Mary Elizabeth Harman

January 6, 1939 - November 18, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Harman, 78, of Houston passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 18, 2017. She was born January 6, 1939 in Gainesville, Florida to James and Ruby Bloodworth. Mary is preceded in death by her parents and son, Don W. Harman, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Don W. Harman; children, Terri Crutchfield, Cindy Hollis & husband Tom and Judy Harman-Barbre; grandchildren, Trey Harman, Cody Crutchfield & wife Alexis, Clay Crutchfield, Caitlyn Crutchfield, Taylor Hollis & wife Lisa, Brittany Hollis; sister, Jean Bammel & husband Allen, as well as 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary grew up in the Houston area where she attended Spring Branch High School. It was there she met the love of her life Don. She attended Sam Houston State University and the University of Houston studying interior design; later opening her own business – Interiors by Mary. Mary was a very active person who enjoyed playing tennis, traveling, and shopping. Her family and friends knew her to be an elegant, sweet, loving person whose greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. The family felt her unconditional love and dedication. Mary was loved by all of those who knew her and her gracious smile will be greatly missed. There will be a graveside service at 9:30am Memorial Oaks Cemetery, November 28, 2017, followed by a memorial celebrating Mary’s life at 11:00am in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 12955 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77079. All guests are invited to greet the family during a reception in the Friendship Court on the church campus. Visit www.DettlingFuneral.com to leave words of condolence for the family.