Amanda Lou Harmon

Miss Amanda Lou Harmon passed away July 19, 2019. She moved to Charlotte from Bradford, PA in 1970, bringing her beloved horse "Pig" with her. During her early years in Charlotte she was active in the area hunter/jumper horse community. Due to her affection for her horse Pig, she amassed an extensive collection of equine and porcine dcor--pictures, figurines, and especially pig Christmas ornaments. Amanda was a woman of varied interests. She liked sports, particularly equestrian events, ice skating, the Olympics, and UNCC 49er basketball. She held Charlotte Symphony season tickets for a number of years, attended theater around Charlotte on a regular basis, and had a special love for Broadway musicals. Amanda always looked forward to her week at the beach with a group of friends, a trip she made on an annual basis for almost 40 years. She was an enthusiastic and appreciative dinner guest. Amanda held degrees from Syracuse University and UNC Charlotte. She retired from UNC Charlotte's J. Murrey Atkins Library in 2011 after 40 years of service. Most of that time was spent as Head of Acquisitions at the Library, during which she led the department though many major changes as automation took place. Miss Harmon is survived by her niece Cory Harmon Holst (Mark) of Castle Pines, CO, and nephews Scott Harmon of Palm Bay, FL, and Glenn Harmon of Acworth, GA. She was predeceased by her brother John O. Harmon, Jr. and her parents Bertha Redfield and John O. Harmon, Sr. She leaves behind many special friends and her cats Pearl and Cosette. Burial will be in Bradford, PA at a later date. Donations may be made to the Charlotte Humane Society, 2700 Toomey Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203.