Valda Nova Harwell, 92, of Whitesboro, Texas was called home to a glorious reunion in Heaven on January 5, 2024.
Valda was born on May 30, 1931 in Willard, New Mexico to Arthur V. and Flossie L. (Arrington) Wheeler Sr. She married Jack Dempsey Harwell on September 11, 1947 in Sandusky, Texas and they had 65 wonderful years together prior to his passing in 2013. Valda raised her children in a loving, Christian home where the bible was read daily and she and Jack led by example a loving, Christian marriage. She was a member of the Sandy Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Sandusky. Following a life of service to the Lord, Valda and Jack spent many years together volunteering at Your Neighbors House in Whitesboro. She was a wonderful seamstress and mended and made clothes for many. Valda enjoyed going to the dances at the Senior Community Center.
She is survived by her children, Nova Bates and husband Joe of Whitesboro; son, Jack Harwell and wife, Kassie of Whitesboro; daughter Dee Gentry and husband Glen of Leonard; and daughter, Margenia Knight of Whitesboro; eleven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren, three brothers, Richard Wheeler, Jackie Wheeler, and Kenneth Wheeler, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family members.
Valda was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Flossie Wheeler, husband, Jack Dempsey Harwell, son-in-law, Charlie Knight, grandson, Steven Douglas Gleaves, sister, Dalta Hughes, and brother, A.V. Wheeler Jr.
The pallbearers will be her grandsons, Joe Bates, Keith Bates, Charley Gleaves, Jason Knight, nephew. Geoffery Hughes, and great-grandson, Ryan Goode. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Hawkins and James Alford.
In lieu of flowers donations in her honor may be made to the Mt. Tabor Cemetery Association: C/O Brigitte Scarbrough 13431 FM 901 Sadler, Texas 76264.
Funeral services honoring Valda will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro, officiated by Rev. Rick Carney. Interment will follow at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Sandusky. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service time at the funeral home.
God bless her family and give them comfort to know she has fought her battles and won her reward.RIPMrs.
HARWELL . Harold & Lou Robinson
I am so sorry for ur loss
She was a great women
Prayers for family
Valda was a wonderful friend. May the Lord Bless her family. She was always there for me when I couldn’t figure out how to sew something.
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Dear Valda. Everyone who met you knew that you are somebody special. Always smiling with eyes twinkling…enjoying each days’ blessings. Those years at Your Neighbors House it was a joy to watch you and Jack together..the picture of marriage as God intended..each person taking joy in and cherishing the other. After Jack’s homegoing you still served there and gave your warm smile to others..always interested in them.., always serving where and when you could. You loved and were proud of your family..your generations..a special light came into your eyes when you spoke of them. So glad that you and Jack are reunited and both of you are walking with Jesus ..face to face. That will be the ultimate comfort to your family as they grieve you now. See you later, sweet friend!
She will be missed dearly. I’ll forever remember her for all the great memories with her and uncle jack. May they be at peace now to be reunited with one another once again.
My the Lord comfort you and your family during this time of need. We Love you.
So Sorry for your loss. RIP Valda.
Joe Neasbitt and Diann are praying for your family.
Sending prayers for the whole family. God Bless you all!
Prayers and hugs to family and friends that I know will truly miss her. She found such joy in life and added spice to the lives around her. She was dynamite in a tiny package. I know Jack has been waiting on his bride patiently and now they are both with our Heavenly Father.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers of comfort and strength for all of the family.
Offering My Deepest Condolences During This Difficult Time
Our thoughts and prayers to you.
I just found out about Ms. Harwell’s passing!!!I am so very sorry for your loss.Mrs Harwell was the sweetest woman I ever met.I will be praying for peace, comfort, strength and everything you need at this time.