Kathy Jean Harbin, age 62, passed away Monday, July 10th, 2017, at the Middlesboro ARH.

She was born in Salina, Kansas, on December 18, 1954, and was the daughter of the late Billy E. Harbin Sr. and Muriel Calloway Harbin, who survives.

In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her grandparents: Virgil and Ellen Harbin and Richard and Alpha Calloway.

Kathy was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many. She enjoyed reading books and was an avid crocheter. Kathy was very passionate and cared with her whole heart, and she gave ceaselessly.

Kathy was saved and baptized at Varilla Baptist Church and later moved her membership to Wasioto Baptist Church.

Her love for NASCAR was known by all as she watched all races with love and compassion.

Kathy worked at Jerry’s Restaurant for many years and was part of a Thursday Night bowling team.

Kathy had many pets. Temit was her pride and joy and stayed by her side endlessly. Peekaboo was special to her also and was very dear to her heart.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by the following members of her family:

Sisters: Becky Harbin and Debbie (Jim Jr.) Mills

Brother: Bill E. (Kathy) Harbin Jr.

Nephews: Trey (Paige) Harbin III, Jim Mills III, and Tyler (Amber) Harbin

Nieces: Megan Mills and Morgan Mills

Great Niece: Baylee Addison Harbin

Special Friends: Teresa Caldwell, Adriene and all the girls at the beauty shop.

Funeral services were held at the Creech Funeral Home at Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 8pm. with the Rev. Ron Howard presided with special music by Benny Howard. Nephew Tyler Harbin read a poem his aunt wrote and niece Morgan Mills read an essay and shared a personal reflection.

Graveside services will be at 2:00pm on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at the Green Hills Memorial Gardens

The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 15, 2017, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Creech Funeral Home.

Online guestbook and condolences are available at www.creechfh.com
Creech Funeral Home, Middlesboro, is in charge of all arrangements.