Julia E. "Liz" Harvey

January 28, 1923 - November 8, 2017

Julia “Liz” Harvey, age 94 years, a former resident of Weirton, WV and has lived in Elkins with her daughter, Linda Freeman and husband Chuck since 2005; passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 8, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown, WV. Julia Elizabeth Harvey was born January 28, 1923 in Weirton, a daughter of the late John and Julia Sweda. On May 4, 1944, she married George E. “Bud” Harvey and were married 64 years. She was a long time member of the Weirton United Methodist Church and had an affiliation with Orlena United Methodist Church at Gilman. Surviving are two sons, George E. Harvey III and wife Kaye, Jensen Beach, FL.; David Bruce Harvey and wife Betty of San Antonio, TX; one daughter, Linda J. Freeman and husband Chuck of Elkins. Seven grandchildren, Leslie Harvey, deceased; George E. Harvey IV of Jensen Beach, FL; Chad Freeman of Buckhannon WV, Alexis Freeman Bridges, Raeford, NC, Dr. Mark Harvey of Portland, OR, Erin Harvey Kuykendall of San Antonio, TX and Douglas Harvey of Austin, TX. Seven great grandchildren, Kailey, Presley, Carson, Abigail, Millie, Bella, and Lily. She has many nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George, granddaughter Leslie Harvey. Sisters Anna Ziklo, Betty Yovich, Mary Senker and Brothers Pete and John Sweda. Liz graduated from Weir High School in 1940. She prided herself in being a homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Upon retirement, she and her husband enjoyed traveling world-wide with friends and family, camping, spending winters in Florida, visiting her children and grandchildren. Friends may call from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Monday, November 13, 2017 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will directly follow the visitation in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Kaye Harvey officiating. On Tuesday, November 14th she will be moved to the Chapel Hill Cemetery Mausoleum at Weirton, WV for a committal service at 1:00 PM. Entombment will follow. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Julia “Liz” Harvey. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.