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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Foster & Ruth Miles, Jr.
January 31, 2009
Otis, I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. Our sincere sympathy, and may you and your father be blessed.
Lenore Jackson
January 30, 2009
Mr. Harris and Otis Jr.
Mrs. Harris will always be remembered as my favorite elementary teacher. In 6th grade on our field trip she directed us in song at the radio City music Hall. Awesome!!! I will never forget her and how sweet she always was to me. May GOD Bless her and you all.
Take care
Lenore Jackson
Betty Broadway
January 28, 2009
I give praise to God for having sent Carolyn to be one of the women on my journey. Because of her talents, grace, kindness, sweet spirit, leadership, love, encouragement, confidence,sacrifice and much more, I have been made a better person. Her presence, actions and conversations touched me in countless ways as we worked together as coworkers, great friends, Otis Jr. fourth grade teacher and supporter. My prayers are with you both, Otis and John as well as with the extened family. During this time of breavement, let your prayers and faith be your tools. Allow Good to take the lead in your healing. Your great loss is mine also.
Lavata Hamilton Wood
January 28, 2009
Otis,Sr and Otis,Jr.,
My prayers are ever with you. Carolyn was a great person and dear co-worker. She exhibited the qualities of a phenomenal lady,a true friend. We always had good times when the former staff members of Glenarden would get together and remember our days of teaching at Glenarden Elementary. Her soul will rest in peace in God's best garden of roses. Blessings to you.
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Dr. Corliss Anderson Furbert
January 26, 2009
Wow. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Otis and Mr. Harris. Mrs. Harris was not only the best music teacher in the world but she also taught us respect and high moral standards. We felt we could talk to her about anything. She will be missed. I know all of my fellow classmates from Glenarden Woods Elementary feel the loss.
Ivin Moody, Ph.D.
January 25, 2009
Deepest Thoughts to Otis, Sr and Jr during the lost of such a wonderful lady. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jerri Jones
January 25, 2009
Mr. Harris Sr and Otis,
My sincere condolences go out to you both on your loss. Mrs. Harris was such a warm and beautiful person and was cherished and loved by many. May the Lord continue to provide you comfort and peace.
Lillian & Johnny Lambert
January 25, 2009
Our hearts go out to cousins Otis, Sr. and Otis, Jr. on the loss of Carolyn. Such a caring person will be missed. I, Lillian, was a student of hers at Pocahontas HS before she met and married my cousin. She was a great teacher. Otis, draw upon your family for support. Sorry we can't be with you. Love,
Rob & Jean Bracey
January 23, 2009
Mr. Harris, Sr. & Otis,
Our deepest sympathy go out to the both of you. Take comfort in each other, family and friends. Always keep the memories close to your heart and may you forever be in God's hands.
Dolores Sawyer
January 23, 2009
I have never known someone so caring and so even tempered when it came to members of the Senior Choir at Shiloh. I am a better person for having had her as a friend and e-mail partner. I will miss her and say to you, Mr. Harris and Otis, God will watch over you and help you through these long days. Bless you always.
Vincent Gray
January 23, 2009
To J O and the Harris Family, my most heartfelt condolence goes out to you and may God give you the strength and wisdom to find serenity in even these difficult times.
Tracey T. Jones
January 23, 2009
To Mr. Harris, Sr. and Otis, Jr.:
My prayers and condolences, as well as my parents, are with you at this time. I will always cherish the wonderful memories of Mrs. Harris; talking after church, Sunday dinners at the house and various restaurants, telephone conversations, gift exchanges, and special dinners at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
She will be missed, but never forgotten. Heaven received a " Very Special Angel" on a very special holiday!
Vincent Griffith
January 23, 2009
To the Harris Family, My prayers are with you. May God strengthened you in this time of bereavement.
Vincent Griffith
January 23, 2009
To the Harris Family. My Prayers are with you in this time of sadness. May god strengthened you.
Dr. Sondra Gaines
January 23, 2009
As one Mrs. Harris' former students at Glenarden Woods Elementary School, I would like to express my hearfelt sorrow at the news of her passing. We have assurance, however, because she is with the Lord.
I am sure many Glendarden students have fond memories of Mrs. Harris because she set such high standards for us and would not settle for anything less; it was as if she saw in us what we had yet to see in ourselves. We are all better for having known her.
Michael &Thomasina McLeish
January 23, 2009
Carolyn Harris was one of the most gentle, caring and loving people I have ever met. Her smiling face as she greeted all of us in the choir or as she sat in the balcony and waved will be missed. May pleasant memories of your wife and mother bring a smile and may God watch over and protect each of you. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Peace and blessings,
Kathleen Ford
January 23, 2009
My condolences to the Harris Family,
As a former choir member at Pocahontas High School, for four years, I experienced the wonderful person and instructor that she was. Under her unrelenting determination for us to always be better, she made us into one of the best choirs in Virginia. I loved and appreciated her very much.
Mary Perkins Scruggs
January 22, 2009
The Harris Family
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to
you at this difficult time. Just
cherish the memories that you had
of Ms. Harris. I'll always remember
the year that Ms. Carolyn Munford
came to be our high school music
teacher at Pocahontas High in
Powhatan, VA. She was loved by
her music students for her caring
and loving spirit.
Garrett Mushaw
January 22, 2009
This is very difficult, Mrs. Harris was a wonderful person with the gift of understanding and a warm heart. She always make sure that Mike and I had dinner on Sundays after church.
We would come to Maryland for the weekend, stay at Otis house but dinner was always at Mr. and Mrs. Harris table on Sunday.
Thank you for being my other mother and friend Ms. Harris
Garrett Mushaw
I will truly miss her and remember her caring ways.
Candace (Hamilton) Stowe
January 22, 2009
Harris Family,
My heart goes out to you at this time of your loss. Ms. Harris was the best music teacher in the world. I remember being a student at Glenarden Woods Elem. and being in the chorus. She desired perfection in our singing and because of that we were often invited to other schools to perform. She taught us that there was more to music than instruments and singing. Hold on to the great memories of this wonderful lady, teacher, mother and wife. We will all miss her dearly.
Anthony Bailey
January 22, 2009
You have my deepest sympathy and my God continue to bless you and keep you.
Travis Taylor
January 21, 2009
To the Harris Family. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. Keep God in your heart because he knows best.
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