Vera Jean Harney, age 89, of New Castle went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Saint John’s Hospital in Anderson. She was born on October 12, 1921 in Elwood, Indiana to the late Henry and Agnes (Reese) Imboden.
She was born and raised at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elwood where she was May Queen. She enjoyed quilting and taking care of her dogs.
She is survived by two sons, David L. Harney and Steven E. Harney both of Anderson, a daughter, Maureen (husband: Bill) Catron of New Castle, four grandchildren, Lori Harney (husband, Kevin) Russell of Punta Gorda, Florida, Christine (Rick) Bryant of Anderson, Steven M. (Patty) Harney of Noblesville, Jason (Michelle) Collins of Chrisman, Illinois, eight great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Taylor, Makahla, Adam, Ian Orion, Cameron, and Jordan.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Kenneth L. Harney, in August of 1982. Kenneth and Vera were married on May 3, 1941.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at St. John’s Health System as well as the St. John’s Hospice.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. February 12, 2011 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Burial will follow at South Mound Cemetery-West Lawn Addition. Friends may call from noon until the time of the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at
www.hinsey-brown.com
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