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Cathy Harvin Obituary
Rep. Harvin was born on December 31, 1953 in Quantico, VA the daughter of Janet A. and Hyman J. Brand. She graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1975. In 1982, she married Representative Charles Alexander Harvin III. After his untimely death in 2005, she honored her husband's wishes by continuing to serve District No. 64, Clarendon-Williamsburg counties, the constituency that he cared for so deeply. She also continued to manage a successful business as Major Accounts Manager for Dell Computers. Additionally, she served her community and state in the following ways: Board of Trustees, S.C. Higher Educ. Foundation since 2001, serving as Chairman from 2001 to 2006; Lightsey Society since 2006; Santee Lynches Regional Council for Governments Board since 2006; S.C. Commission on Higher Education from 1999 to 2002; Coastal Carolina University Board of Trustees, 1993 to 2006; Pee Dee Regional Education Foundation Board, 1994-1998; Sumter, Clarendon, Lee United Way Regional Board, 1992-1998; President, Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce, 1994; Graduate Leadership South Carolina, 1994; Medical Military Public & Municipal Affairs Committee since 2006; Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health and Environmental Affairs, since 2006; and Deputy Minority Leader since 2007.
She was a member of Summerton Presbyterian Church.
Surviving in addition to her parents of Greenville are: one daughter, Mary Franklin Harvin of Columbia; one sister, Diane Brand Hundley of Salisbury NC; and two nieces, Elizabeth and Margaret.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Alexander Harvin III.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, 1:00 pm, at the Summerton Cultural Arts Center, 12 South Church Street, Summerton, with the Rev. Garland Hart, Rev. Rob Pierce, and Chaplain Charles E. Seastrunk Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Summerton.
Pallbearers will be George Wilson, Judge Percy Harvin, Harvin Brock, Kenneth Kennedy, Rep. Jim Battle, and Patrick Goodwin.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Stephens Funeral Home, 304 North Church Street, Manning, SC 29102.
Memorials may be made to the Summerton Presbyterian Church, 16 S. Cantey St., Summerton, SC 29148 or to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210.
Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at http://www.stephensfuneralhome.org/memorials.php
Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory of Manning is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Alice Wearing
November 30, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Paulette Grate
December 29, 2010
My prayers and love go out to you and yours in the death of Cathy. Please know that I am here if yuo need anything
Marilyn Curtain-Phillips
December 18, 2010
Cathy and Alex Harvin were such wonderful people. I grew up in Manning. When my father passed in 1983 Alex came to see the family. The morning prior to the funeral service Cathy was so kind and thoughtful, bringing the family a wonderful breakfast casserole. They will always be remembered for their caring and sharing. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn Curtain-Phillips
Derrick Simmons
December 10, 2010
Thank God for giving you life to fight for the people you have trully serve a sweet purpose in life, you just didnt care for your self and your family, but you was family to the World GOD BLESS you Ms Cathy Jane Brand Your not gone you just took a higher position serving the LORD JOB WELL DONE ON EARTH
Terri Doolittle Stephens
December 7, 2010
Please know that you have my deepest sympathy. She was a wonderful woman and leaves behind so many beautiful memories.
Steve Skardon
December 7, 2010
Mary Franklin, your parents brought out the best in everyone who had the honor of knowing them. They served our State and the people of Clarendon County with love, integrity, and enthusiasm.
Never doubt that most of all, they loved you. I have never known two parents prouder of a child than they were of you. It broke their hearts to leave you so soon.
Willene Dansby
December 7, 2010
Our deepest condolences to the family of Representative Cathy Harvin. She will be sorely missed by the people of Clarendon County and South Carolina. May she rest in peace.
(Mrs.) Willene Ragin Dansby & Family
December 7, 2010
Mrs. Harvin's passing is another great loss for our state and especially our low country area that she and Alex represented so faithfully. Doug Doster (Cameron,S.C.)
Paul Doolittle
December 7, 2010
Please know that your father and mother both touched my life deeply at a young age and helped me become the person I am today. They will be missed but always loved and remembered in my thoughts. My heart goes out to you during this troubling time.
James bright
December 7, 2010
We were sanddened of cathy,s passing we will miss her. our prayer will be whith the famley
Sterling Anderson
December 6, 2010
Alex and Cathy left us too early. They were always so genuine and were your friend in good times and were there in the bad times as well! They loved Clarendon County and the State of South Carolna. They are together now but will be missed. Mary Franklin you have much to be proud of in your parents and family. God bless you and the families! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Carolyn Chilton
December 6, 2010
I did not know her personally but saw her on many occasions. Mary Franklin, you don't know me but my daughter , Allison, was a debutante the same year you were. So sorry for your loss!
Janet Hudson
December 6, 2010
Mary Franklin - I was very saddened to hear of your mom's passing. She and I were good friends back when you were just a baby! We sang together and did all kinds of charity/community events in the Midlands. Those memories will always be precious to me. She will be missed by all who had the blessing of knowing her. - Deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Eric Stevens
December 6, 2010
My sincere and deepest sympathy goes out to Mary Franklin and the entire Harvin and Brand families. Cathy touched my life in so many positive ways and showed me the value of living a full and active life.
Nancy Coxe
December 6, 2010
From all the women at Wyboo Plantation, our deepest sympathy to the Harvin family. She was a kind and generous women and we will miss her.
Joyce
December 6, 2010
The world has lost an angel. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of this amazing lady.
Alice Wearing
December 6, 2010
Our Sympathy to the Harvin family
December 6, 2010
Mary Franklin, you are in my thoughts and prayers. It is always so hard to give up a loved one but just think, she is in heaven with your dad and already singing in the heavenly choir. She was such an amazing person and touched the lives of all who knew her. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you strength in the days to come. God Bless You!!
- Evelyn Shuler, Summerton, South Carolina
Mary Lou Wingard
December 6, 2010
Our sympathy to Cathy's family as we celebrate her life of giving, and mourn her early depature from all who loved her.
Thomas Javis
December 6, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Ben Kinlaw
December 6, 2010
We were saddened to learn of Cathy's passing and extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family.
Cathy's public service spoke volumes about her commitment and dedication to her constituents.
Our prayer is that God will comfort you in your time of loss. The family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
December 5, 2010
Mary Franklin,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Your parents were very dear to us. May you find comfort in all of the wonderful memories that have now become your treasures. We will continue to pray for you and wish you the best.
Sincerely,
Rev. Dorothy B. Boyd and Dr. Beverly Boyd-Rolle (family of the late Rev. Roosevelt Boyd)
December 5, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about your sister, Diane. Patti Briggs passed this on to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My best, Bonnie Blair
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