Elizabeth "Kate" Harris Barnwell

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February 19, 1925 ~ August 18, 2019

Born in: Sylva, NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

Elizabeth “Kate” Harris Barnwell, 94, of Asheville, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019, at the WNC Baptist Home.

A native of Sylva, Kate was a daughter of the late Benjamin Everett Harris and Bessie Bishop Harris. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James R. Barnwell, and a sister, Bennie Lou Gibson.

Mrs. Barnwell worked for the Jackson County Bank and later for First Union.

Surviving are daughters, Janie Dunn and Jill Parker; sons, James “Jim” E. Barnwell; sister, Bea Jane Henry; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Mrs. Barnwell will be buried at Fairview Gardens in Sylva.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.

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