Carolyn J. Harkey Obituary

We announce the death of Carolyn J. Harkey of Amarillo, Texas, who passed away on July 26, 2026, at the age of 88. Carolyn will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carolyn J. Harkey to pay them a last tribute.

Carolyn will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Carolyn will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Carolyn’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Arthur Bowley and Lois Hunt Bowley; her siblings, Leola Fansler of Robert Bowley, W. L., Glenda Nopah and Robert Lee Mackey Sr.; and her nephew Timothy.

She is survived by: her children, Merlin Dale Harkey, Cecil Wayne Harkey and Gail "Denise" Brandt; and her brothers, Horace Bowley and David Arthur "Bo" Bowley. She is also survived by five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Memorial ContributionsIn lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Carolyn's honor to Our Daily Bread Ministries, an organization that was especially meaningful to her personal walk of faith. Donations may be made at odbm.org/en/donation?motivation=INTM. (http://odbm.org.).