Vera Harkey, daughter of the late Marcus P. West and Armentie Curtis West, was born July 4th 1915, in Bellville, Ark., and departed this life Saturday, January 10th, 2015 at the age of 99 years, 6 months and 7 days. Vera and Aaron Harkey, lifelong residents of Belleville, were married on April 23rd, 1932. Aaron preceded her in death on June 24th, 2003. She was also preceded in death by two dear brothers and a sister, Vestal West, James West and Prue Bowie. Survivors include daughter, Betty Bowie, of Magnolia, TX; three grandchildren, Amanda Heldt and husband Randall, of Magnolia, Candy Casto, of Houston and Cindy Bowie, of Houston; one great-grandchild, Kyle Casto (serving in the Navy abroad), other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, January 13th, at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 14th, at Upper Spring Creek Church with Rev. Earl Stapleton officiating. Burial will follow in Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers are Randall Heldt, Ronnie West, John George, Sr., John George, Jr., Gage George, and Robert Myers. Honorary pallbearers are Kyle Casto(in absentia), Joe Jefferson and Buddy Gray. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville