Jeanne Stewart Harkins

Jeanne Stewart Harkins, 95, greeted her Lord and Savior the evening of October 30, 2021, joining her high school sweetheart and beloved husband, Glenn Buren Harkins, Jr., who passed away in 2019. Jeanne’s family moved to West Palm Beach when she was a small girl and she met her future husband at Palm Beach High School. It was there that Jeanne was the top superlative in her class, sang in the senior show, served in leadership positions, thoroughly enjoyed her youth and was still talking about it! The beautiful couple married in June of 1948 and remained close friends with many of their PBHS classmates throughout their lifetime. Many of these men built this city through their small businesses and community involvement while their wives took care of hearth and home. It was the way of the time, and Mrs. Glenn Buren Harkins, Jr. took her role to heart. Known for her style and beauty, she was a marvelous cook, accomplished seamstress, enthusiastic gardener and hostess for all extended family gatherings. She lovingly cared for the aging members of her family and was a doting mother and grandmother. Daughters Glenda Harkins and Gail Harkins Kelley ( Mrs. William J.) were by her side as she passed away. Grandchildren were there days earlier. She was surrounded by love in the comfort of her own home, which was her wish. She leaves her daughters, son- in- law and her grandchildren, Adam Stewart Wills (Austin), Mary Catherine Wills (Atlanta), William Andrew Kelley (Ft. Lauderdale) and John David Kelley (Ft. Lauderdale) to cherish her memory. Much love and gratitude to long time family friend Dianna Griffin and caregivers, all of whom demonstrated the utmost in devotion. Deep appreciation to Trustbridge Hospice for their supportive and gentle presence in her time of need. The family asks that any donations in Jeanne’s honor be made to AnGeL Ministries, an outreach ministry by Billy Graham’s daughter Anne Graham Lotz. https://www.annegrahamlotz.org/donate/ A private memorial is planned for early 2022.