A celebration of life for Laurie E. Harvey will be held at 2 P.M. Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021 at Boones Creek Christian Church in Johnson City, Tennessee by Minister David Clark. The service will be live-streamed via the BCCC website. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Grove Cemetery in Kenton, Ohio.
She passed away at 1:43 A.M. on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 at her home in Elizabethton, surrounded by family and friends. Help beyond price was provided by Ballad Health Hospice.
She was born on July 21, 1959 in Lima, Ohio to James H. and Barbara Sue(Robinson)Harvey. Her father survives in Kenton.
Also surviving are a brother, Bradley(Tammy)Harvey of Kenton; 3 aunts: Linda Robinson-Williams of Lafayette, OH, Jene Ann Wood of Kenton and Judy Harvey of Abilene, TX; 2 nephews: Ryan(Morgan)Harvey and Dana Harvey of Kenton; 2 nieces: Jennifer Harvey of Kenton and Amanda(Humberto Varela Arnoso)Harvey of Fontefria, Amoeiro, Spain; a grand-niece and grand-nephew: Catalina Varela Harvey and Victor Varela Harvey of Fontefria; cousins: Stacy Davis of Bakersfield, CA, Michelle Boghosian of Visalia, CA, Mark Harvey and Mike Harvey of Tulare, CA, Greg Harvey of Alvarado, Texas, Frederick Flores of Federal Way, WA and Stephen Robinson of Lafayette, OH.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Sue Harvey, sister-in-law, Tammy Harvey, 2 uncles: Joe Harvey and Tom Harvey and a cousin, David Harvey.
Laurie was a 1977 graduate of Kenton High School. She attended Johnson Bible University and Milligan University.
Laurie made Tennessee her home during the last 44 years of her life. During that time she worked as a christian school teacher, 13 years as a phlebotomist with Sycamore Shoals Hospital and the American Red Cross, and 18 years as secretary of Boones Creek Christian Church before health issues forced her early retirement.
Laurie never met a stranger, dearly loved cats and remained a loyal Buckeye fan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Elizabethton-Carter County Animal Shelter or Recovery Soldiers Ministries.
Laurie was a very special woman. She was the first person to ever show me around TN and we traveled to Cades Cove together when I was visiting from Texas and we attended church together a couple of times and the time she spent with me touched my heart. It broke my heart when I heard she was dying, but I know she is with our Father in Heaven and then we can travel together around the City and she can show me what she has learned before God takes me home. She comforted me when I had to face my own Mortality and helped me through a tough part of my life with her compassionate and caring way. I will miss her, but I rejoice knowing she never has to face the challenges she did with her health here on this earth. I knew her for 30 years and she was just as caring and loving from the day I met her, until the last day I spent with her when she was offering up yet more blessings into my life! God Bless her Family with all the beautiful memories they shared here on earth and the Joy for all believers that will spend eternity with her in Heaven!
11/03/2021
Kristen Helmer
Laurie is, and will always be, special in my heart. I wish comfort, peace, encouragement, and hope to all of her family members and her many friends. I never got to meet any of her family, but she loved them intensely and talked about them a lot. I met Laurie through an unlikely means. I was living in Michigan at the time and really wanted to move to Tennessee. I contacted different churches to find a place to live and Laurie’s reply, as the secretary at BCCC, stuck out immensely. I received hopeless and even at least one suspicious reply from others. Whereas Laurie’s reply was full of hope and a welcoming nature. She went above and beyond to help me to an extreme degree and was the reason I got to move to TN. I became good friends with her. Even after I ended up getting married and settling down in Alaska, she remained a true friend. There is a big hole in my life now where her friendship was, but I’m thankful that I was blessed with the chance to know such a merciful and loving woman. I deeply regret not getting to say goodbye to her. However, I am thankful she is in heaven with Jesus, free from pain.
10/14/2021
Greg, Jennifer, Merideth and Madeline Harvey
Laurie had a caring and loving spirit that few people have in this world. She loved her family, she loved her animals and she loved God. She was a caregiver from early on and was always willing to help those in need any way she could. We didn't get to spend a lot of time with Laurie because of distance but I treasure the memories we have of her. She was always upbeat and even through her health problems she always kept a positive attitude where most would wither. She will be missed by many and the world is a lesser place without her. She is among great company now and I pray for peace and healing for her dad Jim, her brother Brad and her nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins that carry her memory.
10/14/2021
Joel and Denise Morton
We were so saddened to hear of Laurie’s passing. We haven’t seen her in ages and that saddens us. She was truly a sweet, kind soul. She was such a joy to be around. All who knew Laurie, loved her. I do rejoice in knowing that she is at peace and full joy with the Lord whom she loved and served. We look forward to our reunion one day. Praying God’s peace and comfort for her family in the days, weeks and months ahead.
