Gloria Jean Harp

Gloria Jean Harp, of Worthington, passed away suddenly Friday, August 7, 2015 at her residence. Jean was born January 15, 1929 in Nelsonville, Ohio to the late Floyd and Ruth (Smith) North. Jean graduated from Central High School in 1946, and married James L. Harp on September 3, 1949 at Maple Grove United Methodist Church. Jean was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Jim; son, Douglas; and five brothers, Max, Danny, Ron, Billy, and Floyd, Jr. Jean and Jim worked side by side building their home on Case Road, tending to their fruit trees and garden, enjoying rides in their “little red car”, and spent many hours discussing world events over numerous cups of coffee. Jean, a stay at home mother, raised her two children with much love and gentle guidance, volunteering as a room mother, being active in the Linworth PTSA, and working at school fairs. As a steadfast Christian of many years, she lived her life with a strong and abiding faith. She was a former member of Bethel United Methodist Church, and also attended Grace Brethren, Riverside Bible, and First Alliance Churches. In more recent years, her Christian family was at Berean Bible Church with whom she shared her love of the Lord. Jean had a wonderful, nurturing side; and was especially drawn to children. Always outgoing and thinking of others, friends at the church often said, “Jean never met a stranger she didn’t like.” Her survivors include her daughter, Pam (Randy) Wollam of Williamsburg, VA; daughter-in-law, Mary (Jim) Williamson of London, OH; grandchildren, Katie Harp (Pappy), Danny (Kendall) Harp, Laura (David) George, and Beth (Alex) Roush; great grandchildren, Kensley, Aubrey, and Emma; sisters-in-law, Adrienne, Ruby, and Ethel North, and Joanne (Robert) Hanny. A Funeral Service will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at the Berean Bible Church, 7541 Dublin Road, Dublin, OH with Pastor Roger Vogel, officiating. Burial will follow in Oller Cemetery. The family will welcome friends at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to OhioHealth Hospice, 180 E. Broad St., Floor 31, Columbus, OH 43215. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.

Gloria Jean Harp

January 15, 1929 - August 7, 2015