Gertrude "Trudy" Marie Harness Blevins died May 2, 2014 with her family by her side in Reyno, AR.  She was 79 years old.

She was born June 16, 1934 in Montrose, Missouri.  Her father, Glenn William Harness was a store owner, known as Harness Grocery, and a farmer in Stotesbury, MO. and her mother Ellen Alzere Fisher Harness was a retired school teacher.

Trudy was a graduate of the Kanss City Cosmetology School class of 1952.  She continued this profession while working with her brother Leland Harness in Fort Scott, KS. in a shop called "The Goldie Locks".

Trudy will be remembered for her love of animals, quick wit, caring heart, and a smile that could light up a room.

She enjoyed gardening, shopping, horseback riding, and spending time with her family.

Trudy was a resident of various places throughout her years including; Forst Scott, KS., Clinton, MO., Springfield, MO., Lafe, AR., and finally Reyno, AR., where she resided close to family.

She married Kenneth Ewan Blevins on June 2, 1956 in Stotesbury, MO.  They had two Children, Christon Earl Blevins and Trina Alzere Blevins Hurst.  Trudy and Ken Blevins shared 54 years of marriage together until the passing of her husband in 2010.

Trudy is survived by her son Christon Earl Blevins of Paragould, AR. her daughter Trina Alzere Blevins Hurst of Reyno, AR.  She is also survived by Chris' spouse Sherry McCarney Blevins and Trina's spouse Donnie Hurst.  Her brothers are Buck Harness and Leland Harness of Clinton, MO.  Grandchildren include:  Savannah Marie Myers Lawson of Essex, MO. and her spouse Steven Lawson, Jessica Marie Blevins and Chrisdon Chase Blevins of Bono, AR., Jared Griffin of Paragould, AR., Jessica Clark of Jonesboro, AR. and her spouse Matthew Clark, Stephanie Berger of Pocahontas, AR. and her spouse Joe Berger.  Great grandchildren include Lauren Berger and McKenzie Berger of Pocahontas, AR.  Close friends include Tanya Carol Blevins and Norma DeVault.

Memorial services will be held at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning, AR. on Sunday May 4th, 2014 at 2:00 P.M.

Visitation will be at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, 314 West Jefferson in Clinton, MO. on Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. with graveside services at Hopewell Cemetery on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 11:00 A.M.  Condolences and fond memories can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .