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Mary Anne Harkless of Roanoke and Blacksburg, VA, passed away on December 26th, 2022 at the age of 79. Mary was a gifted mental health therapist who dedicated her life to helping others. She had a special place in her heart for children and veterans, and most recently worked providing equine-assisted psychotherapy at Healing Strides in Boones Mill, Virginia. Retirement never quite took with Mary, who often expressed plans to return to work as a …

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Remembering Mary…

I met Mary in the mid-1980s when our daughters Bronwen and Laurel met and latched onto each other in f…

Remembering Mary…

I met Mary in the mid-1980s when our daughters Bronwen and Laurel met and latched …

Remembering Mary…

I met Mary in the mid-1980s when our daughters …

When I think of my Aunt Mary, I think of peace… the calming, assured presence she had and the peace she brought to othe…
When I think of my Aunt Mary, I think of peace… the calming, assured presence she had and the peace…
When I think of my Aunt Mary, I think of peace… the calming, ass…
After my birth
After my birth
After my birth

Oh what a jewel Mary is!    I cannot tell you the times we quote her at Healing Strides.  She was forever the learner b…

Oh what a jewel Mary is!    I cannot tell you the times we quote her at Healing Strides.  She was f…

Oh what a jewel Mary is!    I cannot tell you the times we quote…

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What were Mary Anne's favorite songs or musical artists?
Mary loved 60’s folk music, swing, and anything she could dance to.
Mary loved 60’s folk music, swing, and anything she could dance to.
Mary loved 60’s folk music, swing, and anything she could dance to.
What were Mary Anne's favorite books?
Don Quixote
Don Quixote
Don Quixote

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Born

1943
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Passed away

December 26th, 2022
Roanoke, VA

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