Harriett Britt

Obituary: Britt - Salisbury Surrounded by her loving family, Mrs. Harriett Patridge Spooner Britt, 98, of Salisbury, went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2019. She had been in declining health for 2 weeks. She was born in Franconia, NH on June 8, 1920 to Henry Elmer and Tillie Albee Partridge Spooner who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Daniel Wilford Britt; her step-father, Derk Bowles; two brothers: Henry (Ester) Spooner, and Clyde (Leslie) Spooner, three sisters: Caroline (Eli) Montminy, Cynthia (Walter) Harlan, and Mae (Andy) Fortier; and a daughter-in-law, Lynelle Britt. Left behind to cherish her memory are two sons, Calvin and wife, Leonne Clark of Bonita Springs, FL; Allen Britt of China Grove; one step-son, Jimmy and wife, Maxine Spivey of Richfield; three daughters and son-in-laws; Sheila and David Blackwelder of Kannapolis, Martha and Brad Farrah of Salisbury, and April and Steve Ragan of King. Mrs. Britt has ten grandchildren Cheryl (Joe) Wilson, Pamela Clark, Thomas Britt, Shannon (Eddie) Matthews, Tammy Britt, Leila Faries, Daniel Britt, Paul Blackwelder, Ryan Ragan, Lauren (Joshua) Evans; two step-grandchildren: Christine Phillips and Jeff Merry; thirteen great-grandchildren: Brian Oliver, Howie Simpson, Joshua Britt, Ashlyn (Shane) Farrow, Patrick Britt, Tyler Starnes, Christopher Matthews, Caroline Matthews, Luke Britt, Daniel Matthews, Samantha Blackwelder, Breeanne Britt, Aubrey Evans; one great-great grandson, Reid Starnes; and numerous nieces and nephews. Harriett was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved traveling and spending time with her family. She has always been a fun-loving person who enjoyed having a good time. Her strength and character have been and will always be an inspiration to her family. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Salisbury, a former member of the K-Town Vagabonds Travel Club, and a retiree of Corriher Mills in Landis. She was loved and will certainly be missed by all who knew her. "God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not meant to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered, 'Come unto me.' With tearful eyes we watched you suffer, and saw you fall away. Although we couldn't bear to lose you, we could not ask you to stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands laid to rest God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best." Her celebration of life service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 2, at the Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel in Kannapolis with Dr. Jack Darida officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A meal will follow the service in the event center. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in China Grove where she will be laid to rest beside the love of her life, "Britt." The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Harriett's special caregiver, Diane Reardon. No flowers are requested. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carolina Caring (formerly Catawba Valley Hospice) 3975 Robinson Rd. Newton, NC 28658 or First Presbyterian Church of Salisbury 308 W Fisher St. Salisbury, NC 28144.
Visitation: 11:00 to 12:00 PM Saturday February 2, 2019 Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 12:00 PM Saturday February 2, 2019 Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel

Interment: West Lawn Memorial Park