Harriett was a longtime resident of Hickory NC. She spent many years working in the furniture industry and raising her son, Silas Smith. Harriett had much love for Tony Stewart. She was an avid Panthers fan and collected Indian dolls. Harriett was a former member of Springs Road Baptist Church in Hickory.
Harriett was preceded in death by her mother Edith Lowe; brothers, Mike Barkley, Johnny Barkley; sisters, Jackie Lockman, Martha Abee, and Doris Poole.
She is survived by her son, Silas Smith; brother, Butch Barkley; granddaughters, Jessica Griest, Sarah Proctor; great granddaughters Aleigha and Cambry.
A memorial service will be held at Drum Funeral Home Chapel in Conover, NC at a later date.
