Elizabeth Harbison

Elizabeth Harbison, 89, of Morganton went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.  Born in Caldwell County, NC on February 22, 1932, she was the daughter of the late George Washington Grimes and Lucille Horton Grimes.  Elizabeth was a member of Gaston Chapel AME Church where she was an usher and sang in the choir.  She worked in the cafeteria of Morganton High School and Henredon Furniture.

Elizabeth is survived by her son, Charles Harbison; daughters, Twinkle Clark and Carolyn “Snap” Harbison; grandchildren, Lavonda Lynne Jackson, Nichelle Evette Tucker, Johnny Jerome Tucker, Kacey Harbison, Renee Rowe, Bryan Harbison, Gabriel Harbison, Augusta O’Neil, Charles O’Neil, and Shakelia Elizabeth Harbison; eleven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Wilhelmenia Ramseur.

In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, August Harbison, Jr.; sons, Steven “Bull” Harbison and Robert Lee Harbison; sister, Doretha Grimes Carson; and a granddaughter, Jewel Walker.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, July 2, 2021 at First Baptist Church.  The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary with Pastor Chandler Moore, Rev. Herbert Carter, Rev. Audrey Gwynn, and Rev. Shelton Miles officiating.  Burial will follow in Olive Hill Cemetery.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.