Dot Harmon

August 18, 2011

Dot Harmon, 76, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, August 15, 2011.

Dot was born to the late James A. and Myrtle Goff on January 23, 1935, in Escatawpa, MS. The oldest of five children, Dot moved to Cantonment as a young girl. She graduated from Tate High School where she was drum majorette. While there she met the love of her life, Don. Upon graduation she was employed by St. Regis (International Paper), enjoying a career as an executive secretary.

Always gracious, Dot never met a stranger. Among her many passions was traveling with family and friends. She especially loved her trips to Europe, New Orleans, Las Vegas, and horseracing’s Triple Crown events. She instilled this love of adventure in her beloved daughter, DeLisa, and followed her virtually around the world.

This summer Dot and Don celebrated their golden anniversary with family and friends.

Dot was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Ann Crabtree; her brother Jimmy Goff; and her dear aunt, Eula Wyatt.

She is survived by her husband, Don; daughter, DeLisa Lou, of Manhattan; sister, Geri (Dave) of Cardiff, CA; brother, Larry (Lee); Gracie; sister-in-law, Eileen Goff; many special nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 19, 2011, at Harper-Morris. Burial will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society , 5401 Corporate Woods Dr., Suite #100, Pensacola, FL 32504.

Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries