Johnnie (Behel) Harmon
October 11, 1931 ~ February 5, 2023 (age 91)
Our loving Aunt Johnnie was born to Lonnie and Homer Behel on October 11, 1931. A life-long resident of St. Florian, she left this life on the evening of February 5, 2023 at the home she built with her late husband Les Harmon. She was of the Church of Christ faith and one of the last surviving grandchildren of Preacher Will Behel, who helped establish many of the churches in this area.
Johnnie was a 1950 graduate of Mars Hill Bible School, and a former receptionist for Dr. Melson until his passing. Until her retirement, she worked for many years for Dr. Shuttlesworth.
There will be a graveside service, Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens. Officiating will be Tim McCafferty.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie and Homer Behel; husband, Leslie Harmon; brothers, Clifford M. Behel (Mildred), Raymond Behel, Edgar Behel (Georgie), infant sister, Verlie Mae; and brother-in-law, Don Harmon.
Johnnie is survived by her two sisters-in-law, Edith Behel, Old Hickory, TN, and Faye Harmon, Chattanooga, TN; her family of nieces and nephews; her neighbor, special friend and caregiver, Francis McMurtrey; and her precious poodle, Cassie.
Pallbearers will be Anthony Behel, Colby Neyman, Ben Neyman, Steve Harmon, Bryant Burgess and Tyler Behel.
Honorary pallbearers will by Greg McMurtrey and Greg Burgess.
Aunt Johnnie was a known animal lover, therefore we ask any memorials be made to the Florence Lauderdale Animal Services.
