Rebecca Baird Harmon

Rebecca Baird Harmon

Rebecca Harmon Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Mar. 8, 2009.
HARMON, Rebecca Baird, 77, died March 1, 2009 after a long illness. Rebecca was born in Farmville to the late John and Ethel Baird. She graduated from Longwood College and taught high school English for many years, most notably in Caroline County. She is survived by her son, Anthony Harmon of Richmond. A graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday at Westview Cemetery in Farmville. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Richmond SPCA.


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June 18, 2009

Cynthia (Safritt) Martinez posted to the memorial.

June 17, 2009

Steve Safritt posted to the memorial.

March 12, 2009

Anthony Harmon posted to the memorial.

Cynthia (Safritt) Martinez

June 18, 2009

Anthony,
I just heard about your mother. I am so sad for you. I know this leaves a hole in your heart. My thoughts are with you.

Steve Safritt

June 17, 2009

Anthony,
We just learned of your mother's passing. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Anthony Harmon

March 12, 2009

Thanks, everyone, for signing my mother's guest book. I'll catch up with you all soon.

Tim Doss

March 11, 2009

Tony,
I am so sorry about your Mother's passing. I have very fond memories of visiting in Farmville with your Grandmother and Grandfather and your Mother when I was growing up.
If there is anything I can do for you please let me know.

Judy Gibson

March 11, 2009

Tony, I'm so sorry to hear about Rebecca's death. I have many fond memories of your mother and grandparents. Think of you often.

Judy Doss Gibson

Susan Morris Underwood

March 11, 2009

Tony,
So sorry to hear about your mother-

Kathryn A Morris

March 11, 2009

Earl and I were sorry to hear of Rebecca's Passing. We plan to attend the service Friday.

Doris Ayres McElfresh

March 9, 2009

Will and I are so sorry to learn of Rebecca's death. I lived in Buckingham and she visited often.My father and her mother were siblings.

Janet Ayres

March 8, 2009

Tony, Billy and I are sorry to hear of Rebecca's death. We know this has been a difficult time for you. I went to Longwood College with your mother and visited in her home on a number of occasions. My husband was Rebecca's first cousin as his father and her mother were siblings.

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