Elizabeth "Libby" Harrington Zavitz's Obituary
Elizabeth “Libby” Harrington Zavitz, 81, of Davidson, NC passed away on October 24, 2023 of heart failure.
Libby is survived by three sons, one daughter, and their spouses; four grandchildren; two brothers; and many nieces and nephews. Her children include Richard (Estela) Shea of Round Rock, TX; Greg (Tammy) Shea of Lenoir, NC; Chuck (Mary) Shea of Harrisburg, NC; and Sandra (Pat) Paullin of Charlotte, NC. Her grandchildren include Michelle Shea of Killeen, TX; Richard Shea III of Austin, TX; Courtney (Jeremiah) Marshall of Lenoir, NC, and Calistia Shea of Lenoir, NC. Her brothers include Francis Cole Harrington, Jr of Fort Walton Beach, FL and C. David Harrington (Charlotte) of Julian, NC. Libby was preceded in death by her parents, Francis C. Harrington and Pauline L. Harrington of Greensboro, NC, and her sister-in-law Norma J. Harrington of Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Libby was born in Greensboro, NC on September 10, 1942. She earned a degree in Nursing from UNC-Greensboro and became a Registered Nurse, specializing in obstetrics. Her hobbies included gardening, furniture refinishing, jigsaw puzzles, and watching golf. She selflessly volunteered at her church for many years and passionately studied the Bible.
Visitation and viewing will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 1pm followed by a celebration of life and reception at James Funeral Home at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Grace Covenant Church Missions, 17301 Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031, https://www.gracecovenant.org/missions
James Funeral Home is assisting the family, online condolences may be made at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
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