Mrs. Harkey was born February 4, 1918 in London, Ark., the daughter of J.R. Tillman and Dorothy (Pless) Tillman. She was married to Ray Harkey on January 6, 1940 in Paris, Ar. He preceded her in death on May 10, 1986 in Sallisaw, Ok. Mrs. Harkey was a graduate of Dardanelle High School, and a homemaker. While living in Tulsa, she attended the Abiding Harvest United Methodist Church and enjoyed activities at the retirement center. She was always active in the church she attended. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Muskogee and Sallisaw, the Dogwood Garden Club and enjoyed traveling and studying with the Elderhostel Group. Mrs. Harkey passed this life on September 23, 2008 in Tulsa, Ok. after having attained the age of 90 years, 7 months and 19 days. Survivors are: 2 daughters and 1 son in law: Dot Franks of Jenks, Oklahoma and Martha Harkey and Gary Henderson of Kilauea, Hawaii 3 grandchildren: J.L. Franks, Shelly Bagwell and Perry Farmer 6 great grandchildren other relatives and friends She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 2 sisters and 4 brothers |