Katherine W. Harker's Obituary
Katherine W. Harker, age 79, of Lewes, DE, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2009 (just shy of her 80th birthday), at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE. She was born June 27, 1929 in Long Branch, NJ, daughter of the late Roland Rush and Sarah (Brennanman) Willoughby.
While Katherine was born in New Jersey, she spent her childhood summers visiting with family and friends at Lewes Beach. In her early years of employment, Katherine again found herself in Sussex County. She married her second husband Joe Harker in the late 1950's. Katherine was the "Avon Lady" for approximately 40 years through which she made many long time loyal friends and neighbors both locally and abroad. She was the best when it came to selling Avon products. She truly loved cats and dogs.
In addition to her parents, Katherine was preceded in death by her husband Joe Harker. She is survived by her son Rush Ellis and grandson Morgan Ellis; son Joseph Harker and his wife Elaine and grandsons Paul and Jim Harker; son Anthony Zigman; and her beloved Maltease "Harley" and cat "Tibbitt."
A Memorial Service with Pastor Harry Hughes officiating will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 2:00 PM, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment will be at St. Peter's Cemetery-Pilottown Road, Lewes. www.parsellfuneralhomes.com
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Meals on Wheels, 32409 Lewes-Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.
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