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Barbara H Harding

1922 - 2019

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Tuesday

December

Visitation

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Adams Green Funeral Home

721 ELDEN STREET

HERNDON, Virginia, United States

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Tuesday

December

Visitation

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Adams Green Funeral Home

721 Elden Street

Herndon, Virginia, United States

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Wednesday

December

Funeral Service

10:30 am

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

St. Timothy Episcopal Church

432 Van Buren Street

Herndon, Virginia, United States

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Wednesday

December

Burial service

2:00 pm

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Chestnut Grove Cemetery

831 Dranesville Road

Herndon, Virginia, United States

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Reception

Reception immediately after the service at church until 1:30 PM.

John Reynolds posted a condolence

Thursday, March 12, 2020

I wish I had known I could have been in touch with her as recently as a few weeks ago. She and her family were an important part of my growing up. I took tap dancing lessons from her and was in her Cub Scout pack. Her home was a home away from home for me and my twin sister. Her family were often at our home nearby for skating in the winter, swimming and fishing in the summer, and watching Walt Disney together. A couple of summers I accompanied her family to Dallas PA where my sister took ballet lessons while Barbara's mother chauffeured the boys around to Harvey's Lake, Rickets Glen and Noxen, and we explored the joys of Dallas on our own. My belated thanks to Barbara and the Harding family. John Reynolds

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Diana Dutton posted a symbolic gesture

Saturday, December 28, 2019

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I met the Harding family in first grade (1954) at Herndon Elementary School, where Susie and I were classmates and good friends. As I spent lots of time at the Harding House, I was always amazed by Mrs. Harding's abilities to do everything and with a smile. My attempts at ballet and tap were not very noteworthy, but it was fun trying! I am so glad for the family as well as the community that she lived as long as she did, making contributions everywhere she went. She was an amazing woman who will be missed by everyone she touched. I offer my sincere condolences to the entire family. I am sorry I was not aware of the funeral in time to attend. Sincerely, Diana (Canney) Dutton

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Connie Haines Hutchinson posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

I have always had the utmost respect and admiration for 'Mrs. Harding' beginning when she was my Ballet instructor, Kindergarten Teacher, Neighbor, Accordian player and sing-a-long leader at annual Town Tree Lightings when I was a child growing up in Herndon. As I grew and had children of my own (whom she also taught as Kindergartners), I watched in awe in the summer as she would lead a very ORDERLY line of preschoolers at the Herndon Recreation Pool, with certain authority but also always with a smile, radiating kindness and mutual respect. Barbara was a true Herndon ICON...faithfully dedicated to Community Service. She was equally willing to lend a hand, or take the lead -- whenever needed. Her unique ability to lead by example for both children and adults served us all well. She was a positive influence on many lives and definitely made an important impact on my life! I am very grateful that she was a part of it.

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Suzanne Flegal Posted Dec 18, 2019 at 8:29 AM

Well said Connie!

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Charlie Wheeler Posted Jul 1, 2023 at 2:03 PM

True and then some. We have never know another person with so much love and so much drive.

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Kathleen Elder posted a condolence

Sunday, December 15, 2019

Barbara Harding was one of the most wonderful, inspiring people I ever met. I was a new kindergarten teacher at Herndon Elementary many years ago and I learned more from watching her work with the children than I ever did in a classroom. She was just an amazing person and a wonderful example to us all.

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Charlie Wheeler Posted Jul 1, 2023 at 2:05 PM

Well said. Love and energy. That was Barbara.

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Friday, December 13, 2019

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Alice Markham posted a condolence

Friday, December 13, 2019

My life has been immeasurably enriched by knowing Barbara, starting in 1976 or 1977 when I began English country dancing once a week in her home on Jackson Street in Herndon. I'll always remember with a smile her unique ways of describing some of the dance moves. Around the same time, I began hosting visiting Danish gymnasts and folkdancers whenever Barbara organized their home stays. English country dancing and Denmark have continued to be important parts of my life, and I am deeply indebted to Barbara for introducing me to them.

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Maureen Spencer posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

I was a Senior at Berea College when Barbara was interim Director of Berea College Country Dancers. We had a lot of fun that year. She was a great lady!

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Sune Frederiksen posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

The first time I met Barbara was in 1992 in Herndon as a part of a group of Danish sports leaders, educators and clergymen, who came to America to study "Democracy in Religion, Sport and Education". The trip also took us to Berea, Brasstown and Burnsville (NC). I clearly remember her desire to want to make things happen. Since then I met her numerous times at Christmas Country Dance School and always had the honor of dancing with her, when she could. To me she leaves notion of commitment and quality and a desire to break down walls.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

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Sunny afternoon in Denmark 2004

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Dave Lepkowski posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Barbara was a interesting and awesome person to be with.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

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Tyrone Paige posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

So many memories of Mrs. Harding and Harding Hall from my childhood. I just drove by there the other day!! What a wonderful and amazing woman. Thank you for your many contributions and memories to my early childhood. Prayers to the family.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

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Prayers to the Family RIP

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Jean Fichter Corkill posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Barbara Harding made an indelible impression on all she met with her boundless energy and joy. Whether she was keeping us together as a choir at St. Timothy's, or calling the dances at Harding Hall on Friday night, she led with her head high and the world is sadder for her passing.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

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Laurie Fanning posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Prayers to the family .Mrs. Harding was a wonderful lady.I worked @ Harding Hall for 10 years.

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Sarah McGuire posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

I'm so very sorry to hear this news and especailly at the Holidays. Barbara Harding always played her "squeeze box" at the annual Town of Herndon Christmas Tree lighting ceremoney with all her day care singing right along. My daughter Marra & son Paul were two of the last to graduate from Harding Hall Day Care Center. RIP Barby I loved you so much. Thank you for taking care of both of my children while I worked, & thank you espcaillgy for teaching my Paulie How To Swim!!!!!! XOXOX

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

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suzflegal@verizon.net posted a condolence

Monday, December 9, 2019

It's hard to pick one memory of a woman as special as Barbara Harding. She did so much for the children-- and their parents -- in this community. As a Herndon Elementary parent I knew her as a teacher. She introduced our family to the Children's Christmas Choir and to the Danish Exchange program, experiences that we'll never forget and that enriched our family. We are richer to have known her and Herndon is a better place to live because she enriched it by her passion to live life fully.

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Shirley McClanahan posted a condolence

Monday, December 9, 2019

Both of my sons went to Harding Hall in the summer & after school. Mrs. Harding was always so energetic & full of life. She taught dancing & she took the children to Mary Burger house to learn how to swim. Mrs. Harding was a wonderful woman & all the kids loved her. RIP

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Marion Betor Baumgarten posted a condolence

Monday, December 9, 2019

Our family has so many memories of Mrs. Harding and Harding Hall. We still sing the songs she taught us.

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Monday, December 9, 2019

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Wonderful employer and neighbor

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Suzy Davis Trefsgar posted a condolence

Monday, December 9, 2019

Dear Mrs. Harding, One of the most energetic, positive and loving people the town of Herndon has ever known. From Nursery School to Children’s Choir at St. Timothy’s, to Square Dancing, Christmas Caroling you always lead us in fun and spirit. God bless you on your next journey. You will no doubt delight and honor many children there. Condolences to the Harding family. With much love.

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Shari Hardy posted a condolence

Monday, December 9, 2019

Both my kids went to Harding Hall. She had the biggest heart and was loved by all. Rest in heaven sweet lady, say hello to Kylan for me.

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Jerry Stewart posted a condolence

Monday, December 9, 2019

Such a lovely, kind woman. We sang in her Christmas Choir for years.

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Kelley Ray Wescoe posted a condolence

Monday, December 9, 2019

I will forever have such fond memories of the amazing Mrs. Harding! The community Christmas programs, occasionally staying at Harding Hall, the Danish gymnasts and square dancing at church while she played the accordion! She had a hand in shaping many young people in Herndon. We loved Mrs. Harding!

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Susie Middleton Williams posted a condolence

Monday, December 9, 2019

I took ballet lessons from Mrs. Harding at Harding Hall back in the late 60’s. A real nice lady.

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Beth Thompson bleckley posted a condolence

Monday, December 9, 2019

She was teacher at Harding hall and kindergarten. I loved her..

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Barbara H Harding

1922 - 2019

Visitation

Visitation

Funeral Service

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Reception

About Us | Our Services | Funeral Planning | Pre-Planning | Resources | Obituaries

Adams-Green Funeral Home & Crematory 721 Elden Street | Herndon, VA 20170P: (703) 437-1764 or (703) 471-4090 | E: bill@adamsgreen.com

Adams-Green Funeral Home & Crematory
721 Elden Street | Herndon, VA 20170
P: (703) 437-1764 or (703) 471-4090 | E: bill@adamsgreen.com