Lois Marie Burks Harmon, formerly of Hartselle and Arab, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023 in Huntsville at the home of her son and daughter-in-law at the age of 95.
Marie was born on April 12, 1928 to Herman and Myrtle Hodgens and grew up in Grant, Alabama where she graduated from DAR High School. Marie was married to Rayford Henry Burks for 53 years until his death in 1999. Marie later married Darell Boyd Harmon. They were travel companions, bridge enthusiasts, and made each other very happy in their later years. Marie was a homemaker, wonderful cook, master gardener, an amazing bridge player, and lover of antiques. She owned an antique shop in Hartselle for many years and loved to restore historic homes. She was a longtime member of the Hartselle First United Methodist Church and later attended Arab First United Methodist Church.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Darell Harmon.
Marie is survived by her son John Henry Burks (Alana) of Huntsville, AL; granddaughter Abigail Marie Jacobs (Preston) of Cherokee Ridge, AL; great-granddaughter Lily Paige Jacobs, and sister-in-law Judy Burks Barnes (Colin) of Grant, AL. She is also survived by her stepchildren Laurie Harmon Grauel (Sean) of San Luis Obispo, CA and Michael Harmon (Melany) of Montevallo, AL; along with grandsons Micah, Jonah, Tobin, and Levi Grauel and Kaiser Harmon.
A graveside service will be held at 12 noon at Burningtree Memorial Gardens on Monday, June 19, 2023 with Chaplain Anthony Ford officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. No visitation is scheduled.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Huntsville Hospital Foundation Hospice Family Care. Condolences can be sent to: 103 Calhoun Street NE, Huntsville, AL 35801.
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