“Biddy” Harkrider, age 87, passed from this life on August 16, 2021.

Biddy was born on August 28, 1933, in Brady, Texas to Jesse and Mattie Ruby (Harvey) Glenn. She attended Brady schools and graduated from Brady High School in 1951. Biddy married Herbert Hanson “Herbie” Harkrider in Brady, Texas on November 10, 1956. They resided in Austin, Texas until they heard the hometown calling in 1959 when they returned to Brady and opened Harkrider Flowers on the North side of town. Biddy operated the shop until Herbie’s sudden passing in 1971.

Biddy then worked as a route salesperson for Southern Floral and also worked in the Austin store. She retired and worked for Evridge’s until her health faltered.

Biddy was active in the McCulloch County Historical Commission and in the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her daughter, Elizabeth Ezell and husband Larry of Bryan, Texas; her son, Bubba Harkrider and wife Kenda of Leander, Texas; granddaughters, Sarah Atchley and husband Justin of Bryan, Texas, and Rachel Ezell of Kallispell, Montana; several nieces and nephews, along with some great-nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Heritage Funeral Home in Brady, 300 N. Bridge Street, Brady, TX 76825.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church, 401 S. Blackburn Street, Brady, Texas 76825.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home of Brady.

Please view Ms. Harkrider’s online memorial at www.heritagefuneralhomes.com