Debra Lynn Harkins – Monessen
Obituaries
October 27, 2021

Debra Lynn Harkins – Monessen

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Debra Lynn Harkins, 58, of Monessen, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at UPMC Shadyside. She was born on Dec. 23, 1962, in Century, Fla., daughter of the late William Henry Grantham and Sara Pearl Wilson. She attended W.S. Neal High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandparents, Nellie and Lenard Caro; and two brothers, Dwayne and John Grantham. Surviving are her husband of 22 years, Major Daniel J. Harkins, USMC, Ret.; two sons, Nick (Angela) Lambert of Huntsville, Ala., and Andrew (Ashleigh) Reid of Mississippi; brother, James (Cathy) Grantham of Brewton, Ala.; two sisters, Marie (Keith) Ivey of Castleberry, Ala., and Carla Johnson of Andalusia, Ala.; four grandchildren, Jacob and Austen Lambert and Evie and Trenton Reid; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen. Services will follow beginning at 7:30 p.m. with the Rev. Michael Crookston officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. The Knights of Columbus service will be held at 7 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

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