JANE R. HARBIN

Jane R. Harbin, age 79, of Maytown, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 while surrounded by her loving husband and family in the comfort of their home. Born in Concord, New Hampshire, to Elwin and Rita (Meyer) LaDuke on August 12, 1938, she married Billy Wayne Harbin, Sr. on January 9,1960 and resided in Maytown, Alabama. She loved bowling, needlework and crossword puzzles but came to realize her greatest contributions to her earthly life included loving her family, neighbors, and friends in addition to the important task of sharing God’s Word. Her years of humble service as Sunday school teacher at Maytown Baptist Church began in the children’s department and ended as co-teacher of the adult ladies thereby touching many lives, near and far. Her outlook on life is best expressed in this Daily Reminder that she kept taped to her mirror to read each day: This is the beginning of a New Day. God has given me this day that I may use it as I will, I can waste it or use it for good. What I do today is important because I’m exchanging a day of life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever, leaving in its place something I traded for it. I want it to be gain, not loss; good, not evil; success, not failure…. In order that I will not regret the price I paid for it. Mrs. Harbin is survived by her loving, devoted husband of 57 years, Mr. Billy Wayne Harbin, Sr.; her son: Brian Lee (Maria) Harbin; grandchildren: Connor Lee Harbin, Trevor Luke Harold Harbin, Zachary LaDuke Harbin, Victory Lia Harbin, and Quinton Lane Harbin; her sister: Rose (Gene) Hilliard of Concord, New Hampshire; and numerous nieces and nephews as well as extended family members who shared a special bond with her. Mrs. Harbin was preceded in death by both parents; also by her eldest son, Billy Wayne Harbin, Jr. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2017 followed by 11 a.m service at Peoples Chapel Funeral Home (205.497.2273), 195 Brooklane Drive, Hueytown, Alabama 35023 with Dr. John Killian officiating. Interment will follow at Sylvan Springs United Methodist church. In lieu of flowers, consider donating in her memory to Maytown Baptist Church building fund. The family is most appreciative of the tender loving care given by St. Vincent Hospital staff as well as the comforting guidance and care provided by Oasis Heathcare, all of whom went above and beyond the call of duty to support Mrs. Harbin and family during this journey.

JANE R. HARBIN

September 14, 1938 - September 14, 2017