Harriet Menefee Showalter

November 17, 1940 - March 5, 2021

Harriet Menefee Showalter passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at her home. Harriet was born in 1940 in Luray, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Franklin and Fanny Bailey Menefee. Harriet was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and a graduate of Luray High School, Luray, VA. Harriet was a member of Green Valley Country Club where she enjoyed playing for many years with the ladies’ golf association. She was also a longtime member of Southern Belles Rug Hooking Guild. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and visiting with family and friends. Harriet truly enjoyed trips with her grandchildren and spending time with them. Along with her son David Showalter, she was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, Samuel James “Jim” Showalter; one brother, Hanson (Bonnie) Menefee of Luray, Virginia along with her children Edward Blakemore (Robin), Chad Blakemore (Elizabeth), Todd Showalter (Robin), Tamara Showalter, Joan Showalter Evans (Aaron) and 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. As her high school yearbook quoted “she’s the cutest girl we’ve ever seen in our opinion she’s a queen”. Services will be held Wednesday, March 17 at Trinity Presbyterian Church at 1:00 in the afternoon - the family will gather for visitation following the celebration of life. Masks are required for everyone attending the service. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Trinity Presbyterian Church. The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest, SC, is in charge of arrangements. (864) 834-8051