Kathleen Walker Harrison

Kathleen Walker Harrison, 93, of Troy, passed away on March 11, 2016. Kathleen was born on May 5, 1922 in Selma, Alabama to the late Ernest Leon Walker and Mavis Irene Rayfield Walker. She lived and traveled all over the United States as her pilot instructor husband, John R. Harrison, was stationed in different locations. When World War II was over, the couple returned to Alabama so her husband could earn his pharmacy degree at Auburn University. The couple lived in Charlotte and then moved to Troy, NC in 1953 when they purchased Troy Rexall Drug. Kathleen was a wonderful homemaker, mother and friend. She had a sharp mind until the end and enjoyed sharing her many stories of the Depression and war years. She was an avid bridge player and was a founding member of the Tuesday Night Bridge Club. In addition to her parents and husband John of 63 years, she is preceded in death by three brothers, Leon, Jr., William Howard and James Leroy Walker and by one sister, Majorie Walker Church. Her son, Bruce Harrison passed away in 2009. She is survived by her sons, Keith Harrison (Kay) of Troy, and John Harrison (Jean) of Troy, and daughter-in-law Kathi Harrison of St. Louis, MO. Six grandchildren: Jennifer Harrison (Maddy) of Memphis, TN, Ashley Harrison of St. Louis, MO, Nick Harrison (Lee) of Pittsboro, NC, Grant Harrison of Chapel Hill, NC, Alex Harrison and Walker Harrison of Troy. Three great-grandchildren: Noelle Harrison, Isaac Harrison and Embry Harrison. The family will receive friends Monday, March 14, 2016 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Pugh-Troy Funeral Home, 211 N Main St., Troy. A private service will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Randolph County Honor Guard, PO Box 1672, Asheboro, NC 27204. Pugh-Troy Funeral Home is serving the Harrison Family. On-line condolences and remembrances may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.