Bobbie Nail Harkrider

Bobbie Nail Harkrider, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully in her home on June 7, 2026, at the age of 98.

Early Life & Family
Bobbie was born on February 5, 1928, in Wills Point, Texas, to Robert James Nail and Amanda Morris Nail. She grew up in Daingerfield, where she graduated from Daingerfield High School in 1945. Two years later, in 1947, she married her beloved husband, Harold Harkrider, with whom she built a beautiful life and family.
Bobbie was the cornerstone of her family, remembered by all as a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a constant, loving presence at family events, celebrating every milestone alongside her loved ones whenever she was able. She gave freely of her time and talents to be an active part of her daughter Linda’s growing-up years, leaving behind a legacy of happy, treasured memories.

A Life of Faith & Service
A woman of deep and enduring faith, Bobbie was a devoted member of the Methodist Church of Daingerfield for 83 years, rarely missing a Sunday service. She served her church community with a glad heart as a Sunday School teacher, a volunteer with the Helping Hands Ministry, and an active member of the Methodist Women. She was also known for working quietly behind the scenes, always finding gentle ways to assist with the work of the church.

Community Legacy
Bobbie’s spirit of service extended far into her community. For many years, she dedicated her time as a Camp Fire Leader, a school room mother, and a PTA volunteer. Her lifelong selflessness was formally recognized in 1999 when the Daingerfield Chamber of Commerce named her “Woman of the Year.” This well-deserved honor reflected her tireless volunteer work at the local nursing home, her advocacy as a promoter of the local library, and her innate inability to pass by anyone in need without offering help or encouragement.
Survivors & Predeceased

Her memory will be forever cherished by her surviving family including her daughter, Linda Smith and her husband, Fletcher, of Tyler; sister, Polly Bertrand of Farmersville; grandchildren, Charles Stewart Smith and his wife, Katie, of Chatham, New Jersey; Karen Luhrs and her husband, Scott, of Tyler; great-grandchildren, Anne Luhrs, Abby Luhrs, Sofia Smith, Emily Smith, and Sullivan Smith; as well as extended family including numerous loving nieces and nephews.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold Harkrider, and her parents, Robert James Nail and Amanda Morris Nail; and brother Roy A. Nail and sister-in-law, Joyce Nail.

A Note of Gratitude
The family expresses their deepest gratitude for the exceptional kindness and dedicated care provided by her faithful caregivers: Donna Kitchings, Lajuana Sansom, Casey Coffey, Angela Martinez, the late Bonnie Mims, and the nurses of Heart to Heart Hospice over the past 17 years. Their devotion allowed Bobbie to stay comfortably in her home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at the First Methodist Church of Daingerfield with Pastor Dale Jamerson officiating. Interment will immediately follow in Daingerfield Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 am prior to the service at the church.

Memorial gifts may be made to The First Methodist Church, 306 W. Scurry St., Daingerfield, Texas 75638.