Helen "Kaye" Harness

Helen "Kaye" Harness obituary, Clinton, TN

Helen "Kaye" Harness

Helen Harness Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, Inc. - Clinton on Dec. 26, 2025.
Helen "Kaye" Harness, age 89, of Clinton, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center. Kaye was born January 21, 1936, in Clinton, Tennessee, to the late Clyde and Ruth Pebley.

She was a member of Charity Baptist Church in Clinton. For several years, Kaye worked as a surgery technician at Methodist Medical Center, dedicating herself to helping others.

Throughout her life, Kaye enjoyed working on crossword puzzles and watching game shows on television. However, her greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter "Dub" Lacy Harness; son, Walter Lynn Harness; sisters, Joyce Templin and Geraldine "Doodle" Brown; brother, Sonny Pebley; and mother-in-law, Stella McDaniel.

She is survived by her daughters, Kelly Wilson & husband Terry of Clinton and Cindy Knott & husband Jeff of Lake City; grandchildren, Kalee Noel & husband Matt, Gracie Wright & husband Allan, Jacob Wilson & wife Madison, and Sam Knott & fiancé Emma Dorsey; great grandchildren, Amelia & Sadie Noel, Callahan Wilson, Lacie Wright, Reese Wright, and Colton Wright; along with several nieces and nephews.

The family will have a private graveside service held at Sunset Cemetery. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Holleygamble.com

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