Rachel (Cannon) Harmon

Rachel Cannon Harmon, 82, of Banner Elk, NC, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 4, 1943, in Watauga County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Troy Cannon and Ruby Harmon Cannon. 

Rachel loved God and her family.  She really enjoyed cleaning and mowing her yard, feeding and watching the animals play in her yard.  She especially loved the red birds.  She was a devoted mother and Memaw who will be deeply missed. 

Rachel was preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Ruby Cannon Harmon; son, Steve Harmon; three brothers, Herman Cannon, Wayne Cannon, and Lester Cannon.

She is survived by her son, James Harmon (Nancy ); daughter, Beverly (Jonathan) Perry; four grandchildren, Malorie Harmon, Britney (Jamie) Harmon, Heather (Chad) Miller,Amber Stone (Colt); nine great-grandchildren, Addison, Aiden, Amelia, Harper, Aryon,  Cadence, Carson, August, Salem and ; brother, Hencil Cannon. 
The family requests no flowers, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Harmon Cemetery.   

Graveside services were private at the Harmon Cemetery.  

Arrangements are under the care of Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory, 194 Queen Street, Boone, NC.

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