ST. JAMES — Ann “Nancy” Barry Harkey, 79, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Novant Heath Center surrounded by her loving family.
Nancy was born Feb. 10, 1940, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to the late John C. Barry and Viola R. Barry. Nancy grew up in East Haven, Connecticut, and graduated from East Haven High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the School of Nursing at the University of Connecticut.
She raised her four boys in Guilford, Connecticut, where she worked as a nurse at Connecticut Hospice. Nancy retired to St. James in 2005, where she was a very active volunteer, and was once named volunteer of the year for her work in the elementary school. Nancy also volunteered at the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. She was an avid reader, loved traveling and playing Rummikub and Scrabble.
She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Michael E. Harkey.
Left to cherish her memory are her four sons, Erik W. Harkey, and his wife, Jennifer, of Summerfield, James E. Harkey, and his wife, Heather, of Oak Island, Jeffrey P. Harkey, and his wife, Kathleen, of Natick, Massachusetts, and Michael J. Harkey, and his wife, Alice, of Redwood City, California; siblings, M. Patrice Schmitt, Susan M. Doyle, John C. Barry Jr. (Dale), Michael J. Barry (Rochelle), Jane E. Barry and Dennis M. Barry (Lori); and many nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends. Nancy is also survived by her five grandchildren, Jessica, Mikayla, Megan, Matthew and Adela. Nana’s grandchildren were the joy of her life, and she cherished every moment with them.
The family will hold visitation from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 10, at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 11, at the St. James Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, 955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia, NC 28422.
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