She was born September 5, 1930, in Uler, West Virginia, to parents George Brooks and Mary Pearl (Nestor) Smith. Ernestine was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother. She always enjoyed hosting large family gatherings around the holidays. She also enjoyed cooking, canning, and tending to her vegetable garden.
She was married to Coy G. Harold Sr. for over 64 years. Together they raised their children: Ed (Gloria) Brown, Paul (Janelle) Harold, Coy Harold Jr., and Wayne (Beth Lid) Harold, as well as her grandchildren: Crystal Latimer, Eddie Brown, Jennifer (Charles) Davis, Rebecca Billiter, and Chassidy Jones, along with many loving great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Ernestine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Coy, and her brother Ralph Smith.
Graveside services will be officiated by Pastor Laurie Metzko at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Maple Grove Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com.