She was born Sept. 21, 1936, in Piggott, and was the youngest daughter of Riley and Lottie (Parton) Book. On May 5, 1955, she married her late husband Aldon O. "Sonny" Harmon, Sr.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Edith Simpson, Ethel Hampton, Margie Jones and Virgie Binkley; a brother, John Book; sister-in-law, Phyllis Book and brother-in-law, A.B. Pridmore.
Survivors include her children, Lynette Simpson and husband Jim of Henderson, Nev., Sheila Sugden and husband Kris of Columbia, Tenn., Penny Keating of Durand, Mich., Aldon O. Harmon Jr. of Kennett, and Hope Durk and husband Jacob of Kennett; 17 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; three brothers, Doilis Book and wife Mary Faye, Ray Book and wife Loretta, and J.B. Book; a sister, Lottie Faye Pridmore, and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 24, in the Hoggard and Sons Chapel with Joe Payne officiating. Burial was in Mitchell Cemetery at Greenway. Pallbearers were Lee Pruitt, Brad Keating, Aldon O. Harmon III, Brian Keating, Ezra Harmon, Harley Durk and Cody Sugden. Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the arrangements.
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