Leona Genelle Harvill
Leona Genelle Harvill, 90, of Valrico, died Aug. 8, 2016.
In 1961, she and her husband Dan opened and operated the original Badcock Furniture Store in Brandon. She also worked at several Hallmark stores in Plant City and Brandon for over 20 years. As a lifelong resident of Hillsborough County, she volunteered for many years at the Florida Strawberry Festival. She was an active member at Corinth Primitive Baptist Church in Avon Park, where she served as the church’s clerk. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, bowling and Rays baseball.
She is survived by her children, Diane Johnson (Johnny), of Tampa, Larry Harvill, of Valrico, and Wayne Harvill, of Zephyrhills; brothers, Elder Lloyd Cunningham (Pat), of Lutz, and Julian Cunningham (Bea), of Plant City; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elder Daniel T. Harvill; and son, Dale Harvill.
A celebration of life was held Aug. 11, at Mt. Enon Primitive Baptist Church. Committal followed at Hebron Cemetery, Lithia.
Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.
