Allene Harward Harmon

Allene Harward Harmon, of Pittsboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2022, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill at the age of 93, after a brief stay following hip surgery. She was born on March 28, 1929, in the Bells Community in Eastern Chatham County. She was a homemaker and worked at several stores in Pittsboro during her working years. After retiring and even in her later years you would find her out in her beloved yard making sure that it was clean and pristine. She was known for being a very fine southern cook and nothing brought her more joy than having people enjoy her food. She lived all her adult life in Pittsboro and was a member of Pittsboro United Methodist Church.

She was married to and preceded in death by her husband, William Obie Harmon, her parents Louis Jefferson Harward and Elizabeth Mason Harward and 7 brothers and sisters. She was the last member of her generation.  She is survived by her two children Diane Harmon McCarthy (Graham Ellis) of Bradenton, FL and Jane Harmon Pendergrast and husband David Pendergrast of Chapel Hill, NC, three grandchildren, Jennifer Pendergrast Wagner and husband Brent Wagner of Charlotte, NC, Hannah Pendergrast Elliott and husband Darcus Elliott of Pittsboro, NC and Carly Ann McCarthy Teska and husband Philip Teska who are residing in Pordenone, Italy.  She has three great grandchildren, Avery Claire Wagner, Bennett Alexander Wagner, and Ava Jean Elliott. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held Friday, December 30, 2022, at 11AM at Pittsboro United Methodist Church with Rev. Lucas Nelson and Rev. Bob Wachs presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Immediately following the committal service, the family will receive friends in the Family Life Center.  

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Allene’s memory to Pittsboro United Methodist Church P.O. Box 716 Pittsboro, NC 27312.

Condolences may be made at www.donaldsonfunerals.com

Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Harmon family.