Mary Jane Harned

Mary Jane Harned obituary, Knoxville, TN

Mary Jane Harned

Mary Harned Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel - Knoxville on Aug. 1, 2022.

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Mary Jane Harned went home to be with her parents and the Lord the morning of August 1, 2022. Mary Jane was born on September 2, 1949. She and her brother Douglas Hembree came from two beautiful individuals, P.W. Hembree and Lucy K. Hembree. Mary Jane grew up in Fountain City here in Knoxville, Tennessee. She had a loving childhood and excelled at academics, especially Mathematics. Mary Jane went to the University of Tennessee and received a Master's in Education which she used later to teach for 43 years at Robertsville Middle School in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. There at UTK she met her best friend, Trish Griffith, and her future husband William Douglas Harned. She and Doug had two adoring children, Dean Douglas Harned and Elizabeth Marie Harned (Lynch). She will be missed by her sweet daughter-in-law Allison Lesley Harned and son-in-law Aaron Matthew Lynch.
Mary Jane was always a fast learner and loved to use her talents in many crafts and hobbies, especially making jewelry. She and her daughter Elizabeth enjoyed doing craft shows together and sold their pieces at Knoxville Soup, Candle, and Gifts on Gay Street here in Knoxville.
Mary Jane and Doug loved traveling to beautiful places like the islands of Hawaii and Alaska. She especially enjoyed many trips with her children to the beach and Disney World.
Mary Jane's grandchildren brought her more joy in her later life than anything else. She leaves behind three beautiful grandsons that adored their Grammy very much: Lincoln James Harned, Liam Matthew Lynch, and Ethan Aaron Lynch.
Mary Jane was loved tremendously by her family and her heart will remain with them forever. The world lost one of its brightest lights, but her family will be reunited with her again one day.
The family will hold a visitation from 4:00pm-6:00pm on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Central Baptist Church in Fountain City. A service will follow at 6:00pm.
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August 6, 2022

Karen Perry posted to the memorial.

August 5, 2022

Judy Newgent posted to the memorial.

August 4, 2022

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Karen Perry

August 6, 2022

Mr. Harned and family,

So sorry for your families loss.
Mary Jane was a wonderful person. I worked at RMS with her. She was always a such a sweet person. I enjoyed her jewelry that she made I got several pieces from her. Just so thankful the Lord let our paths cross in this world. Until we see her again in heaven.
Sending prayers of comfort and peace for your family.

Judy Newgent

August 5, 2022

Doug, Dean, Elizabeth, and family,

I am so sorry to hear of Mary Jane´s passing and will continue to lift each of you in prayer. May you feel surrounded by love and support.

Much love,
Judy Newgent and family

Shelbi Bias Ruffino

August 4, 2022

Mr. Harned, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your sweet family are in my thoughts and are close to my heart.

Mike and Susie McGee

August 3, 2022

Doug, Dean and Elizabeth,
We were saddened to here of your mother´s passing. She was a beautiful lady and we enjoyed knowing her and having her for a neighbor all these years. Sending prayers for peace and comfort during this time of need.

Pan Turner

August 3, 2022

My thoughts and prayers r with u and ur family I pray for u to have peace, strength and comfort for all of u Blessings Friend

Carol Simmons LeJeune

August 3, 2022

My deepest love & sympathy to this precious family...There are no words to ease your pain. I am still praying every single day that He will fill your loneliness & comfort your enormous grief. .. and HE will
Love, you Much

Stephanie Seaburg

August 3, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. We are sending many prayers for peace and comfort to you and your family.

Pat Moyer

August 3, 2022

What a beautiful picture of your mother and a beautiful tribute to her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow.

Camber McDaniel

August 3, 2022

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May God place a loving hand on your grieving hearts.

Wendy &Don Hanshaw

August 3, 2022

Dean and family we are so sorry for your loss. Prayers to the entire family.

Wayne and Jo Ann Sophia

August 2, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your family at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Becky Smith

August 2, 2022

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother Dean. She is with Jesus now and is not suffering. You and your family are in my prayers.

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