Edna A. Harkins

It is with great sadness that the family of Edna Alverta Harkins, age 98, of Street, MD announce her passing on October 23, 2021 at Hart Heritage of Street, MD.

Born in Baltimore on April 23, 1923, she was the daughter of Frank and Edna (Botler) Luskorn and wife of the late Claude Harkins, with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. She was a dedicated member of Mountain Christian Church in Joppa since 1939. Her faith and love of family was first in her life. In the 1940’s, she worked for the Monumental Insurance Company in Baltimore where she traveled by train to other states to set up offices, something few women did at that time. After her marriage to Claude in 1947, she worked as a bookkeeper for Johnson Furniture in Bel Air for 30 years, and then at the lumber yard of Bel Air until her retirement at the age of 80.

She is survived by her loving children, Paul Harkins (Stephanie) of Street and Claudia Harkins of Street; grandchildren, Seth Harkins (Hallie) of Street, Jared Harkins (Morgan) of Perryville, Jacob Harkins (Erika) of Colorado; great grandchildren, Kara, Lin, Sawyer and Barrett Harkins.

Her sister, Elnora Grabau predeceased her in 2020.

A private graveside service will be held for family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the cemetery fund at Emory United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 94, Street, MD 21154.