Edna Miller Harmon, 88

REHOBOTH BEACH - Edna Miller Harmon, of Rehoboth Beach, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, surrounded by her loving family members. She was 88.

Edna was born June 2, 1919, in Rehoboth Beach to the late Helen V. Long and William A. Miller.

She spent her entire life in Rehoboth Beach except for her stay in Dover attending Delaware State College high school for colored, then her 12th year of high school in Wilmington, graduating in the class of 1940 from Howard High School with the late Sen. Herman M. Holloway Sr.

Edna returned to Rehoboth Beach and married the love of her life, Walter W.J. Harmon, on Nov. 5, 1940.

She worked more than 40 years as the lady who did all the baking at the famously known Dinner Bell Inn Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach.

Edna's church life included being a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, now Faith United Methodist Church, serving on the senior choir, WSCS, and former administrative board secretary.

Edna and her husband served as foster parents. She also served in the Ladies' Auxiliary of the American Legion Rehoboth Post.

Everyone that entered their home was always welcome and greeted with true love. Their beliefs were strong, and convictions unshakable, always giving and sharing what God had blessed them with as a blessing to others.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years; two sons, Waymon E. and his wife Sarah L. Harmon of Rehoboth Beach, and Wardell E. and his wife Gloria J. Harmon of Wilmington; one daughter, Waynne H. Paskins of Rehoboth Beach; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; a special cousin, Henrietta Pierson; a sister-in-law, Edna Mae Miller; and a host of special nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Faith United Methodist Church, Rehoboth Beach, where friends may call two hours prior to service and from 7-9 p.m. Friday.

Burial will be in People's Memorial Park.

The Rev. Thomas Johnson will officiate.

Arrangements by Miller Funeral Service.