Harriet E.G. Margolis of Naples, FL., formerly of Gladwyne, PA, passed away on May 17, 2018.

Born October 24, 1937 to Isabella C. and William Gilkes, she was raised in Bryn Mawr, PA along with her sister Margaret (DeMaio).  She attended Our Mother of Good Counsel School, Lower Merion High School, and then St. Joseph's University.

Harriet married Sheldon (Shelly) B. Margolis on February 9, 1964.  Together, they pioneered a new business which rose to be the largest Pennsylvania brokerage of Wine and Spirits.  As true Philadelphians, they cared about the city, and state they called home, whether it was business, social, or charitable events.  Harriet had a true knack for entertaining and business which was realized in her involvement in many different charity and fundraising efforts all while being the Chief Financial Officer of Margolis Wines and Spirits and a raising three children.

Along with her husband of 53 years, Harriet raised three children, Victoria C. Margolis (Kevin J. McGuinness), Brian S. Margolis (Karlyn L. Tilley) and Heather D.F. Margolis (Timothy C. Warner, Jr.). They were proud and loving grandparents to MaryGrace & Patrick McGuinness, Molly, Bryce & Sophia Margolis and Bridger Warner.

Harriet was an avid and committed patron of the arts in Philadelphia.  She served and donated her time on the Chairman's Council, Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Philadelphia Opera, The Philadelphia Orchestra Committee, The Main Line Association of the Academy of the Vocal Arts, Bacchanal Committee, PAFA, The English Speaking Union, as well a member of the Academy Ball Committee.  Harriet's passion for the arts also extended to her Catholic faith.  Harriet was on the Patron of the Arts of the Vatican Museum which was responsible for renovating a mural in the Vatican.

Harriet was a committed volunteer, later board member and President of the Women's American Cancer Society, Philadelphia Division.  She began as an emergency aid, driving area cancer patients to their medical appointments and lending her heart and hand to encourage them in their treatment.  Also, a supporter of education, Harriet served on the board at Academy of Notre Dame de Namur where her two daughters are graduates.

Harriet was a longtime member of Longwood Gardens, Winterthur and the Villanova Garden Club.  Harriet enjoyed the outdoors, she loved her peonies, irises and orchids at her Gladwyne home.  She rarely missed a Radnor Hunt, riding her dear friend's carriage at Winterthur or The Devon Horse Show and most importantly donning a fabulous new hat at every event.

Family and Friends are invited on Saturday, May 26 to a Visitation at 9:30 AM  and Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, 31 Pennswood Rd., Bryn Mawr, PA.  Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Project H.O.M.E., 1515 Fairmount Ave, and Philadelphia. PA 19130 or the Academy of Vocal Arts, 1920 Spruce Street, Philadelphia PA 19103.