Dorothy Gardner Harris

HARRIS, Dorothy Gardner, of Charlottesville, departed this life on December 12, 2008, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. She was born in Charlottesville April 2, 1922, to the late William Jennings Gardner and Rosebud Johnson Gardner. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Alvin William Gardner and William Jennings Gardner Jr., both of Charlottesville. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Carroll E. "Mike" Harris; daughter, Carolyn Harris Herndon and her husband, Kenneth, of Richmond; granddaughter, Kandyce Herndon Klugh and her husband, Dr. Timothy Richard Klugh, of Greenville, N.C.; grandson, Kevin Neal Herndon of Alexandria; two great- granddaughters, Jordan Nicole ( three years old) and Taylor Rayne Klugh (7 months); her sister, Lottie Gardner Huckstep and her husband, Robert; nephew, Robert Keith and his wife, Beth, of Scottsville; niece, Dr. Susan Lynn Huckstep of Danville. Two nephews, Oakley Gardner and Bryant Gardner, both of Tennessee; and two nieces, Jill Houchens of Crozet and Janet Johnson of Charlottesville also survive Mrs. Harris. She and her family became Charter Members of Cherry Avenue Christian Church in January, 1955. Dorothy spent 26 years teaching Bible school. She loved her church and was an active member until her illness began. She was a graduate of Lane High School and worked at the Pencil Factory during the war. The last seven years of her life she resided at Heritage Hall Nursing Home where she received much love and care from the wonderful staff. The family expresses to each a deep appreciation for their kindness. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 15 at Cherry Avenue Christian Church. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, in Cherry Avenue Christian Church, with Mr. Scott Carter and Mr. Stan Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Monticello Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy's Memory to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, 22911 or the Alzheimer's Association, 1807 Seminole Trail Charlottesville, 22901. Friends may sign the register book at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.