Lucy was born on January 10, 1935 in Norfolk, Virginia to Edward G. and Bonnie N. Brinkman. She will be remembered for her devotion to her family and her love of animals. She is preceded in death by her husband Dallas Harbeson, son Daniel Harbeson, and sister Micki Covert. She is survived by her 7 children, 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grand children.