Visitation: Friday, August 14, 2026
Visitation Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Visitation Location: Mt. Olive AME Church
11799 Summit Avenue
Dunnellon, Florida
Service Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Service Time: 11:00 AM
Service Location: Mt. Olive AME Church
11799 Summit Avenue
Dunnellon, Florida
Obituary:
Harriet J. Bostick, 70, of Dunnellon, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 2, 1956, to the late John W. and Leatha M. Bostick, she was a beacon of faith and kindness.
Harriet was a faithful and active member of Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church, serving as the President of the Leatha M. Bostick Women’s Missionary Society. She attended Dunnellon Elementary and Dunnellon High Schools. After high school, she attended Central Florida College and Florida State University, where she graduated with a degree in Education. After graduating from Florida State University, Harriet returned to Dunnellon and began her teaching career at Dunnellon Elementary School. For 35 years Harriet devoted her life to shaping young minds with wisdom, kindness, and passion. Her classroom was a sanctuary of learning, laughter, and love. She enlightened minds and touched hearts as a beloved teacher.
Harriet’s community activities included being a member of The 360 Walking Club; She served on the City of Dunnellon Code Enforcement Board. Continuing her love of teaching, she devoted 20 years of service teaching Vacation Bible School. After retirement, Harriet volunteered at Dunnellon Elementary School.
Harriet is survived by Brothers, John Douglas Bostick (Doris) and Kenty Bostick (Beverly), Sister, Jennifer Bostick (Ann), Aunts, Sarah Ellis and Thelma Bennett of St. Petersburg, Florida; Nieces Laketha Welcome (Herb), Chanel Bostick, and Andrea Downs. Nephews Ronald Bostick (Heather), Kevin Bostick (Kayla), Dwayne Smith, and Stephen Edwards (Evelyn). Great-nieces Keaira Bostick, Destiney Welcome, Jasmine Welcome, Kmara Downs, Ja-Zaria Coleman, and Za-Riyah Coleman. Great-nephews Marcus Welcome, Kevin Bostick Jr., Sean Edwards, Keelan Downs, and Great-great-nieces, Great-great-nephews, Cousins, Goddaughter Leah Busby, and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026 from 5-7PM at Mt. Olive AME Church, 11799 Summit Avenue, Dunnellon. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, 11:00 AM at First Bethel Baptist Church, 11840 N. Williams Street, Dunnellon with Rev. Willie Alexander, officiating. Interment: Dunnellon Community Cemetery, Dunnellon, FL.
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