Apr 16, 1931---Oct 11, 2024

Edith Elinor Harlow, 93, of Prairie Village, KS passed away October 11, 2024. Edith was born April 16, 1931 to Edith Elizabeth (Spurgeon) and Emery T. Smith in Kansas City, KS. Edith graduated from Wyandotte High School. Shortly after high school, she met her husband, Alfred, and they traveled to different places throughout the United States during Alfred’s time in the Navy. They settled roots back in the Kansas City area shortly after the birth of their first child, Susan. Edith and Alfred raised their family and lived in Kansas City the remainder of their lives. Edith retired from R.J. Reynolds and co-owned Harlow’s Liquor Store in Shawnee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred (Ob) ‘Harlow’, and her son, Mike. She is survived by her daughter Susan Laier, son Brent (Mary) Harlow, 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Edith was full of life. She dearly loved her family, faith, friends, all animals and KC Chiefs football! Edith’s spunk and spirit will be remembered for many years to come, inspiring future generations to live life with zest and authenticity.

Visitation 4:00 pm followed by a service 5:00 pm Thursday, October 17, at Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS. Burial 10:00 am Friday October 18 at Chapel Hill, 701 North 94th, Kansas City, KS.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to KC Pet Project https://kcpetproject.org/donate/



Condolences

Carla Martens Oct 15, 2024

Sending thoughts and prayers to your family. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Grace Marie Bugler Oct 15, 2024

Friend ,Kansas City ,Missouri

My condolences to all the family. She sounds like a wonderful woman and no doubt will be greatly missed.

Mark Oct 15, 2024

Long time friends of family ,Boca Raton ,Florida

I had the pleasure in knowing this wonderful lady Edith since grade school. Debbie and I will truly miss her.Prayers for family.

The Hamptons Oct 15, 2024

Friend (family) ,Raymore ,Missouri

B, Mary, and family: We are deeply saddened to hear this loss. Man, she lived a heck of a life! I’m so thankful she brought y’all into our lives. We love you and are sending our thoughts and prayers during this hard time. Mike and Jaymee Hampton

Wendy Barker Oct 16, 2024

Friend of susan ,Scammon ,Kansas

My thoughts and prayers for all of the family in this sad sad time

Larry and Charlotte Harlow Oct 17, 2024

Cousin ,Anna ,Texas

Edith was always so friendly when she and Ob would come to Texas for a visit. Larry and I are thinking about yall.

Services

Event:
Visitation
Location:
Porter Funeral Home
Address:
8535 Monrovia Street
City:
Lenexa
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66215
Date:
Oct 17, 2024
Time:
4:00 PM
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Event:
Funeral Service
Location:
Porter Funeral Home
Address:
8535 Monrovia Street
City:
Lenexa
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66215
Date:
Oct 17, 2024
Time:
5:00 PM
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