Dora Evelyn "Matlock" Harbison , 83, of Center, passed away October 12, 2012 at Colonial Pines Healthcare Center in San Augustine. She was born July 1, 1929 in Mt. Enterprise, Rusk County, Texas to William Ross Matlock and Fedelia Ann "Williams" Matlock. Mrs. Harbison was of the Church of Christ faith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be hled at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 15, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. D.J. Dickerson officiating. Interment will follow at Helpenstell Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Donnie Adams, Ronnie Adams, Ricky Andrews, Charles Barr, Billy Bob McAdams and Dwight Preston. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Bush and Donald Parker.

She is survived by

Daughter: Denise Cox and husband, William of Center, Texas

Grandchildren:

Amber Renick and husband, Eric of Timpson, Texas

Nathan Cox and wife, Kayla of Nacogdoches, Texas

Matt Harbison and wife, Jayme of Timpson, Texas

Cassie Cox of Center

Great Grandchildren:

Erica Renick of Timpson, Texas

Claycee Renick of Timpson, Texas

Mayson Harbison of Timpson, Texas

Logan Renick of Timpson, Texas

Carter Cox of Nacogdoches, Texas

Sisters-in-law:

Tommie Matlock of Garrison, Texas

Billie "Harbison" Matlock of Nacogdoches, Texas

Betty Harbison of Nacogdoches, Texas

Special Friends: Alonza & Patricia Ann Moore of Center, Texas

Special Caretaker: Velma Bluford of San Augustine, Texas

Preceded in death by

Parents: William Ross Matlock & Fedelia Ann "Williams" Matlock

Husband: John Henry "Johnny" Harbison

Son: Johnny Wayne Harbison

Brothers: Ora Matlock, James Matlock

Brother & Sister-in-law: Charles & Edwina Matlock

Sisters: Frances Partain, Dorothy Tingle

Sisters & Brothers-in-law: Audrey & L.D. Bell, Olene & Jim Hamler