of Lonoke, AR
July 16, 2005 - October 21, 2018
Emily Elizabeth Harmon, 13, from Cabot lost her battle with rejection from a heart transplant and left for her heavenly home on October 21, 2018.
Emily was the daughter of Chester and Tanya Harmon, formerly of Batesville.
Emily was preceded in death by her grandparents, Johnnie Paul Taylor and Charles and Katie Harmon.
Besides her parents, she leaves behind her sister, Chelsea Emerson of Beebe, her children Jordan and Jackson; her grandparents Jackie and Brenda Melton of Greers Ferry, and Brenda Taylor of Batesville; her aunt and uncle Dean and Teri Ostrander of Batesville, aunt and uncle Rodney and Candy Weber of Batesville; her cousins Bob and Kate Meitzen of Batesville and their children Cody, Kylea, Brier and Kinley Meitzen; Matt and Jennifer Marbury of greenbrier and their children TJ, Wyatt, Jacob, Dean, and Peighton Taylor of Conway along with many other family and friends.
Emily was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Cabot and was active with her youth group when her health allowed.
Everyone who knew Emily knew of her love of life. She enjoyed singing, dancing, and the color pink. She loved doing math for fun and being artistic and creative.
Arrangements are being handled by Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville.
Visitation will be Tuesday at 6-8 pm at Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Cabot with the funeral there also Wednesday at 10 am. Graveside services will be at Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville at 2 pm Wednesday.
Pallbearers are Rodney Weber, Matt Marbury, Cody Meitzen, Wayne Bennett, Clay Garvin and Gunter Garvin.
Honorary Pallbearers are Landon Evans, Kade Martin, Mason Smith, Brayden Baldwin, Cole Flynn, Preston Harmon, Chase Holloway, Kellar Ringgold, Ryan Goldie, Zander Camarillo and Drew Bennett.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Emily's honor at Arkansas Children's Hospital, ARORA, Make-a-Wish, Give Kids the World, Beads of Courage or American Heart Association.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Arkansas Children's Hospital Heart Transplant Team and Dr. Kim Skelley for taking such good care of Emily the last 13 years.
I had the honor of meeting Emily as one of the Go Red for Women Survivor Gallery this year. I remember her twirling around at the photo shoot and how her laughter was so infectious. She was always a pleasure and brought such joy to anyone who met her.
I will keep your family in my prayers and that God will comfort your heart, uplift your spirit and carry you through this time of sadness to a place of peace.
My thoughts and Prayers are with each of your families during this trying time .
My wife & I did not know Emily , but we regret the sorrow you feel. We’ve grieved the loss of sons who were a little older than her, and I’m sure it doesn’t feel like it now, but we can tell you that as time passes you will be able to remember more of the good times and dwell less on your loss. We found that each person grieves in a different way and at different times, so we encourage each of you to allow for those differences in your families.
We are of the Christian faith and we dealt with our pain based on our belief that God is still sovereign even when we don’t understand tragedy. May you find comfort as you walk through this “valley of the shadow of death” and may friends share their good memories Emily with you.
Our deepest sympathy at this time of great sorrow. so sorry.
Emily was such a precious little girl!! I am so saddened by her passing but I’m so thankful she is finally really well! No more meds & tests! She is getting to be herself on streets of gold!!! And you know her mansion is bathed in PINK!!! Love you so much & you know I’m just around the corner if you need anything at all!!!!
💕💕💕Fly high baby girl!!! See you real soon!!!! 💕💕💕
My heart is so heavy for each of you in the loss of your precious Emily. I pray God will give you comfort, strength & courage today & in the days ahead....& I praise Him that you will see her again some day.
In His love,
Marilyn
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian and Micki Sewell
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking and praying for each of you at this very difficult time.
Teri- I'm so sorry to hear this news! I'd been following your posts and praying for her and your family. Transplants are near and dear to my heart, as my husband had a liver transplant a few years ago. Please know I am so sorry for your loss and will be praying for your family in the days and weeks ahead. Please reach out if I can do anything.
We are so sorry for you loss.
Harmon and Taylor families, we are praying for your comfort during this time.
I had the extreme pleasure of knowing Emily at Faith Baptist Academy when I worked there back in May 2012-March 2013. I always enjoyed her sense of humor. Her laugh was contagious. I taught her the cup game, and she really enjoyed playing it with me and the other students. Her sweet smile made my day. It was always a joy going to work knowing she would be there. Heaven has gained a sweet angel. Love you Emily! My sister-in-Christ, I will see you again some day!
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. My prayer is that God will wrap you in his loving arms and give you a peace that only He can give.
To Emily’s Family: I thought the world of your girl!! She is a very special young lady. Please know you are and have always been in my prayers. Love, Ms Tonya @CDA
Chester, Tanya, & Chelsea: Words are not enough to express our sympathies to you; may God keep you in His loving care & give you His perfect peace in the days ahead. We shall always remember Emily’s bright smile! Love you!
Tom & Jeanine Brocious
Emily was such a light and inspiration. She was a joy in my class at age 3. She kept me on my toes and helped to guide me towards adoption of my girls because I needed a “Emily” in our family. I truly feel blessed to have known her and her family. I can’t read the book “Pinkalicious” without thinking of her. I feel blessed to have known her in her short life. Prayers for her family and friends.
So sorry for your loss. Heaven has gain an angle. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all, Margie
We are so sorry but we rejoice with Emily being with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Em always had a smile on her face and could sweet talk us all.
I am so happy and honored to have known her. We loved her and our hearts ache with you.
We love you, prayers and hugs!!!
Scott and Kathy
You are in my prayers. May God wrap his arms of comfort around you both, Dodi Pipkin
Praying for God's peace and comfort. She had a beautiful voice and smile. I loved to watch the videos of her singing and dancing. My heart aches for you all. Take comfort in knowing she is in the Father's house. I'm sure she is singing and dancing!
Dear Tanya and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are and have been in my thoughts and prayers. We have assurance that we will be with her again and she will be just as beautiful but with no sickness or pain. I am sending my love and gentle hugs.
so sorry for your loss-with sincere sympathy-Heaven will be brighter with this sweet Angel-Sincerely-Paula Roddy