Wanda Wilkomirska
Patricia C. Harrison
Patricia “Patsy” C. Harrison entered the gates of heaven on May 2, 2018. She was born on June 22, 1937 in Cave Spring, Ga. to the late Flonnie and Oscar Coffin.
Preceding in her death were her sisters, Grace Foster, Inez Abarr, Gladys Rigby, and Nellie Coffin; her brother, William Grady Coffin; her grandson, Craven Floyd; and her husbands, Charles Colston, John “Bill” H. Carter, and Warren Harrison.
Patsy leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Charla Colston Floyd of Rome; granddaughter, Emily Floyd and fiancée Keith Silvers, of Sandy Springs, Ga.; great granddaughter, Skylar Silvers, also of Sandy Springs, Ga. Patsy is also survived by sisters-inlaw, Carolyn Willis, Betty Jean Garner, and Barbara Hill.
Patsy graduated from Cave Spring High School and attended Ga. Baptist School of Nursing.
Patsy was employed by the Harbin Clinic for 53 years. She began her career with Dr. William Harbin Jr. and worked with him until his death in 1986. She then worked with Dr. Randolph Sumner. A few years later, she was transferred to work with Dr. Paul Brock when he began his career at the Harbin Clinic and continued to work with Dr. Brock until her retirement in 2010. Dr. Brock always said, “Patsy interviewed me instead of me interviewing her!”
Patsy continued to volunteer with the Harbin Clinic at the Cancer Center. She was a two-time cancer survivor.
Patsy was a member of so many different organizations and involved in so many different activities. Just to name a few, Bosom Buddies, Georgia Mountain Music Group, American Association of Medical Assistants, participant in Relay for Life, and former square dancer of the Western Promenaders. Patsy was also a long time member of Second Avenue Baptist Church and the Joy Sunday School Class.
Patsy loved life and people. She never met a stranger. She was constantly smiling. One of her greatest joys was her beloved Weimaraner, Sadie. Everyone loved Patsy, as was so evidenced by her over 300 visitors during her short illness.
A celebration of Patsy’s life will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. with a viewing from 1:00-2:00 pm. Interment will be at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Joy Sunday Class.
Those wishing to make memorials may donate to Bosom Buddies, 2 Gregory Dr., Rome, GA 30165; ARFAnimal Rescue Foundation of Rome and Floyd County, and Second Avenue Baptist Church.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Golden Living (Rome Rehab) and Heyman Hospice for the love and wonderful care given to Patsy during her last weeks. SOUTH CHAPEL
Brenda Lee Barnes Blackmon
Ms. Brenda Lee Barnes Blackmon, age 61, of Rome, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018, in a local hospital.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at 4 p.m. in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel. Brother Tom Burnett will officiate.
The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on Saturday from 3 until 4 p.m.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements.
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The director of a residence for retired Polish artists says violin virtuoso Wanda Wilkomirska, a one-time darling of the communist authorities who became a dissident, has died at age 89.
The daughter of violinist Alfred Wilkomirski, she played with two half-brothers as the Wilkomirski Trio before becoming a soloist with the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra.
Wilkomirska performed with conductors such as Leonard Bernstein and Zubin Mehta. Her repertory was wide, but she specialized in Poland’s contemporary music.
She had lived in Germany and Australia, where she taught violin. SATURDAY
Contest winner Kayla Hutcherson (second from left) poses with Charles Graves (from left), Bruce Peace and Carol Willis.
will distribute free clothing to those in need from noon-2 p.m. on in the parking lot of Rome First United Methodist Church located between Second Street and Third Street.
The will have their annual African violet sale on
from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Rome Federated Garden Center, 100 E. Eighth St. Bring a clean pot to have plants potted for you.
will host the first Downtown Rome Today on beginning at 9 a.m. There will be visual art, live music, culinary flavors, cultural performances and the inaugural Rome Lantern Parade. Entry is free. For more details visit RomeGeorgia.org/LanternParade. All eventrelated registration forms, vendor forms, volunteer information and contact information are available at downtownromega.us/ todays/. For questions contact the Office of Downtown Development at 706-236-4520 or email downtown2@romega.us.
The are offering three silent auctions through at 4 p.m. Books about the natural world, birds and bird watching, including books about the eagles at Berry, and Christianity, and a book written and signed by Billy Graham, are available. For a complete list of the books offered visit www.rome.shrls.org/friends-ofthe-library.
Rome City Schools transitioning to kindergarten parent workshops May 10 May 11
will hold
on at 6 p.m. at East Central Elementary, on at noon at North Heights Elementary and on at 2 p.m. at Elm Street Elementary. To RSVP or ask questions call Ginger Rowston at 706236-5050 ext. 5034 or email growston@rcs. rome.ga.us. Contributed
on the history of the organization in Rome and Floyd County titled “A Legacy of Service: The Junior Service League of Rome” through The exhibit includes seven text panels and chronicles the history and achievements of the Junior Service League from its beginning in 1934 through the present-day. Admission to the exhibit is included with regular museum admission. For more information contact the museum at 706-291-9494 or visit their website at www. chieftainsmuseum.org.