Velda R. Harrison

Velda R. Harrison, 86, of Franklin, formerly of Minden, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Arbor Care Center in Franklin. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral Home with Pastor Sean Dougherty officiating. Burial will follow at the Kearney Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Arbor Care Center in Franklin or to the family for future designation. Please visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney is in charge of arrangements. Velda was born on August 30, 1938 in Kearney, NE the 4th child of 6 to Albert E. and Leatha M. (Howell) Brisbin. She married Lester R. Harrison on August 6, 1955 in Minden, NE. Together they had three sons. Lester passed away after 6 years of marriage and Velda would later marry Darrell Parlier on November 15, 1964. Velda and Darrell had four children together but unfortunately the marriage ended in divorce. Velda was a hard worker her whole life, working various jobs throughout the years. She was a waitress at Foote’s Café, Fort Kearney and Midway Hotels. She also worked at Sally’s Café and at Sapp Bros. in Elm Creek in the service station area. She also worked for a time at West Co. in Kearney. She worked several other jobs later in life, as her health would allow. Velda was a very talented musician; she was able to play the guitar, piano and several other instruments. She was part of a small group that would play at area nursing homes. She later enjoyed entertaining the residents by playing the piano after she moved to the Arbor Care Center in Franklin. Velda will also be remembered as a fantastic mother and provider. She was an excellent cook and the family will always remember the wonderful meals she prepared during holidays. Surviving relatives include her children, Vernon Harrison, Roger (Deb) Harrison, all of Kearney, Teresa (Lonnie) Gifford of Paxton, NE, Earlene (Gary) Lantis of Upland, NE, Darrell (Chris) Parlier and Terry (Kim) Parlier all of Kearney; siblings, Lily (Harry) Brooks of Hutchinson, KS, LaVon Alway of Mountain Home, AR and Gary Brisbin of Kenesaw; 14 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; numerous other family members and friends. Velda was preceded in death by her husband, Lester; son, Randy Harrison; 1 granddaughter; 1 brother; 1 sister

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Velda R. Harrison

August 30, 1938 - September 16, 2024