Mary Mona Columbia Lee Harkrader
Nov 10, 1963 – Oct 04, 2015
Mary Mona Columbia Lee Harkrader passed away peacefully at her home in Louisa County, Virginia surrounded by her family on October 4, 2015. Columbia Lee was born November 10, 1963 in Louisa, Virginia. She is survived by her parents, The Honorable F. Ward Harkrader, Jr., Judge, 16th Judicial Circuit (retired) and Francis Mona Barker Harkrader; her brothers and their wives, Fletcher W. Harkrader, III and Debbie B. Harkrader, Clyde M. B. Harkrader and Mary Susan Harkrader, T. Wellesley W. Harkrader and Laura Lee Harkrader, and Dr. E. Rex L. Harkrader and Cheryl Harkrader; her aunt, Agnes Lisa Barker; her nieces and nephews and their spouses, Mary Hannah Francis Harkrader Johnson (Matt Johnson), Clyde M. B. Harkrader, Jr. (Sara Veazey Harkrader), Nathan Hunter Crane Harkrader (Jessica S. Harkrader), Callom B. Harkrader, Rosa Lee Genevieve Harkrader, Rachel Ellen Lila Harkrader, Rosemary Harkrader Watson (Jack Watson), Lacy Harkrader, Lakey Harkrader, and Columbia Harkrader; great nephews and niece, Elija Wright Johnson, Gideon Ward Johnson, Susannah Joy Johnson, Joan Elizabeth Francis Harkrader. Columbia Lee graduated from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree. She graduated from T. C. Williams School of Law at the University of Louisa with a Juris Doctor degree in 1989. Columbia Lee enjoyed life in the country, entertaining, fashion, exploring the world of cooking, and her Welsh Corgi and constant companion “Victoria”. Columbia Lee was known by all for her love of life, her positive attitude, and her tenacious spirit. A memorial service will be held at Gilboa Christian Church at Cuckoo, Virginia on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 12:00 noon. There will be a reception and visitation for family and friends following the service in the Gilboa Christian Church Fellowship Hall. A private burial service will be held at the family home place, Glen Beau.
I was sorry to hear the loss of your love one. May God`s loving healing arms give you comfort in your time of need.
We are so sorry to hear of Columbia`s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult timeWith our deepest sympathy. Jeff and Jackie
Columbia Lee was my roommate at Randolph-Macon Woman`s College our sophomore year. I am so very saddened to hear of her passing. I have many fond memories of her. She was a very beautiful person, inside and out.
o saddened to hear of Columbia Lee`s passing and the loss of one of our RMWC class of `86 sisters. Heart-felt condolences to the family. May wonderful memories of Columbia Lee comfort you as you mourn her loss.
I cannot express enough of the sadness I felt after hearing the loss of Columbia Lee. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I remember her beautiful smile and kindness in high school. May God bless the family and give comfort to each and every one. God Bless.