Lillian Dean HARRIS

Lillian Dean HARRIS obituary

Lillian Dean HARRIS

Lillian HARRIS Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Sep. 18 to Sep. 19, 2009.
HARRIS, Lillian Dean, 94, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert C. Harris; parents, James and Ethel Dean; and her daughter, Linda A. Holmes; eight brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her children, Ralph Dean and wife, Evie, James (Bubba), Elinor (Midge) Flannagan, Douglas (Junie) and wife, Naomi, Charlotte Ferrell, Ronnie, Pat Green, Jerry and wife, Patty, and Barbara Adkins; 31 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Hilton Dean. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, where services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, September 20, 2009. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park.


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September 23, 2009

Annette Shaw posted to the memorial.

September 22, 2009

Patricia Todd posted to the memorial.

September 19, 2009

Betty DeLuke posted to the memorial.

Annette Shaw

September 23, 2009

Barbara,
I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers and you know how to reach me if you need me. I find comfort in the words in Alan Jackson song,

She flew up to heaven on the wings of Angels,
beyond the clouds and stars where no one sees,
She walks with Jesus and her loved ones waiting,
I know she's smiling saying don't worry about me.

Patricia Todd

September 22, 2009

So sorry to hear about Lillian's death. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Betty DeLuke

September 19, 2009

To the Harris Family
I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's
passing,know that you are in my thoughts and prayers
Love and prayers,
Betty Rickman DeLuke

05/19/2007 Wedding Day! Grandma,Candy Jo,John Paul,and Keller

September 18, 2009

Grandma with Peyton for his first Christmas.

September 18, 2009

"FOURTH GENERATION" Grandma Harris,Charlotte,Teresa,and Candy Jo

September 18, 2009

September 18, 2009

Grandma Harris,

I will always remember sick days from school on your couch eating soup and watching the soaps with you. Those were the days.



Now your life's journey has come
to an end and a new one has began.
I will not say goodbye because I
will one day see you again.


LOVE ALWAYS,
Candy Jo Harris
w/John Paul,Keller,and Peyton

Riva Dean

September 18, 2009

You could always count on Aunt Lillian to remember your birthday and give you a call when everyone else forgot. One year she didn't call me and it didn't matter that work had a party for me and my siblings had a party for me, I was depressed because Aunt Lillian didn't call me. A birthday is not a birthday without a call from Aunt Lillian. I'm being totally self centered on this one because I didn't call her on her birthday. Now I know with her children, 31 grandchildren, 60 great grandchildren, and 11 great-great grandchildren why a niece would fall off the birthday call list a time or two.

My prayers go out to all of you but I am greatful that she is no longer in pain, she is with god, and with family that she hasn't seen in a long time.

I love you Aunt Lillian.

Cindy Harris

September 18, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if you need anything.

Marcia Sluder

September 18, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Harris family. I have known and loved Granny since I was 18 years old and will dearly miss her. She lived with us for 7 years and we never had an argument. She was truly one of a kind.
Much love & sympathy, Marcia Harris Sluder

Nancy O'Donnell

September 18, 2009

You all have my heartfelt sympathy, my prayers will be with you during this diffcult time.

Erin Shipp

September 18, 2009

Star, Tember, Hayden & Family-
I am sorry to hear about Grandma Dean's passing. My heart goes out to you all during this difficult time. If yall need anything, I'll always be here for you.

Lisa Colley

September 18, 2009

My Grandmother's legacy is her kindness and generosity. She never turned away a person in need. She gave up her couch or even her bed to those who needed a place to sleep.

She did not judge people, she just accepted us as we are and kept her heart and her door always open.

Thank you, Gram, for what you gave to my life for 44 years. Life won't be the same without you.

September 18, 2009

Barbara and Family

So sorry to hear of your moms passing. Just know that she is at peace and that she is now in the Lords arm and home. Barbara, please know that I you are in my prayers and that I am only a phone call away. Take Care and please let me know if there is anything that I may do. God Bless each of you.

Debbie Etosh

Amanda Ray

September 18, 2009

I can't believe you're gone. ): I am so thankful that I got to spend so much time with you recently.. & I hope you know how much I love you and how much I will miss you. I'm glad you are in a better place and no longer suffering, because it hurt me a lot inside to see you in pain & knowing there was nothing I could do for you. I love you so much! Rest in peace, Great Grandma.. <3

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