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Donna Harrison-Wade Obituary

Harrison-Wade, Donna ALBANY Donna Harrison-Wade entered into rest December 8, 2007 after a short stay at Memorial Hospital. Mother of three children, Ray Quinshawn, Diamond, Kasiah. Daughter of the late John and Bessie Harrison. Surviv-ed by seven sisters, three brothers, Johnnie Mae, Velma, Mary, Ann, Shirley, Ethel, Patricia, John, James, Edward; four brothers-in-law, Charles, Robert, Alex, David. Longtime friend of Kenneth. A host of nieces and nephews survive. Viewing hours Thursday, December 13, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with funeral services following from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Blessed Hope Worship Center, 193 Central Ave., Albany (Corner Central and Robin). Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment will follow the service in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Schenectady.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2007.

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Isadore burns Jr

June 12, 2021

My condolences and sympathies to the Harrison family on behalf of Donna I grew up with her on Broadway she was a beautiful woman with a great personality may she continue to rip from Isadore burns and co pastor jossie burns may she continue to rip from Isadore burns Jr and co-pastor jossie bynum from Albany NY

Brenda Tillery

December 15, 2007

To the Harrison-Wade Family, So very sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. May God bless you and keep you strong.

rolanda brace

December 13, 2007

To my childhod friend Donna and family,
Words could not express how i felt to hear of Donna's passing. I hold and cherish the good times we had together growing up.Until we meet again save a place in heaven for me.

Love always lonetime friend,
Jama Brace

Dennis & Kate

December 13, 2007

Johnnie and Family,
So very sorry about your loss. You and Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Be strong, keep the faith.

Ericka McGhee

December 13, 2007

I went to school with Donna; She was a good person. May God be with the family during this most difficult time. Rest in peace, Donna.

Susan Harris

December 12, 2007

Family,
My prayers and love go out to you all.May the love of God keep you all.Peace and blessings.

Fatimah Matthews

December 12, 2007

Donna I will always remember all the fun we had. You will always be missed and never forgotten. God will take care of you as he has!

Charleen Herring (Harrison)

December 12, 2007

My thoughts are with all and I will see you all soon. All my love Leeny.

isadore burns jr.

December 12, 2007

my condolences and sympathies to the harrison and wade families in regards to your loss.i've known donna for more than 20 years when we all grew up on broadway. i best remember donna for always smiling and being friendly.stay encourage everyone and keep the faitn because only god can bring you through.
isadore burns jr&family
pastor isadore burns
pastor josie burns
(church of god deliverance
through christ)

Odessa Hilton

December 12, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. Donna was a good person both inside and out. We had fun at school, just acting craxy and silly. I will cherish the memories for many years to come.
God Bless,
Cooky

Wayne Durr

December 12, 2007

To the Harrison - Wade family, our heart go out to you in this time of sorrow. May God comfort and keep the family. The Durr family

Alex Carter

December 12, 2007

You will be missed dearly, rest in peace. God Bless

Love,
Alex - Brother In Law

meshondra kizzy (known as mekiz) mullins

December 12, 2007

rest in peace donna , i will miss you.

Belinda Tillery

December 12, 2007

To My Dear Friends, Velma, Mary & Family

God Bless to the family and I love you all. God knows best and everything is going to be alright if you need anything at all please call me I'm here for you. Love Always (518)-210-9080 or (518)-463-3671.

KIMBERLY HALL

December 12, 2007

To the family of Donna Harrison. I am so sorry for your lost. It makes me sad to know that my childhood friend has ended her course here on earth,but it also makes me happy to know, that Donna has found her resting place ,with our LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. Me and my sister GEGE will miss her smile. Family remember, "TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD". Donna is alright. I pray GODS PEACE be with you in your time of sorrow.

GOD BLESS YOU
KIM HALL&GEGE ANTHONY

charles&connie spann

December 11, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

RHONDA CAMPBELL

December 11, 2007

TO THE HARRISON FAMILY
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DONNA. I REMEMBER GROWING UP ON BROADWAY WHEN WE WERE SMALLER. DONNA, TRICIA, APRIL,SACORA,EDWARD AND JAMES AND ROBERT. WE ALLWAYS HAD FUN TIMES AND DONNA ALWAYS HAD A BEAUTIFUL SMILE ON HER FACE. WE PLAYED JUMP ROPE EVERYDAY. PLEASE REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WITH HER.

RHONDA (BURNS) CAMPBELL
& FAMILY.

Josita Burns-Walker

December 11, 2007

To the Harrison Family, I wish to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I grew up with donna and her family on the same street and also went to school with her. I was so sorry to hear the news. Donna was a very nice person and friend. May God keep the family through this time. I will keep the family in my prayers.

Charlotte Clarke (Garrett)

December 11, 2007

To Sacore And MissJohnie Im sorry to hear about your aunt and your sister just hold your head up.You and your family will be in my prayers.God will confort you I believe that you are two strong woman.

TAKIAH JOHNSON

December 11, 2007

Harrison Family ,We are sorry for your loss at this time .Let the Lord be your comforter for he knows best.May he keep you all at this most trying time.Stick by one another and remember GOD IS LOVE!

Caren Hicks

December 11, 2007

To the Harrsion family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. Pilla, hold your head and remember that she's with God now.

Fatimah Matthews

December 11, 2007

To The Entire Family,
I am so sad to hear that my FRIEND! has passed on to be where she can relax,cook, watch her movies all that she liked to do when she was in the house. I will miss Donna Very much and she will always be in my heart.Ray-Ray,Diamond,and Baby Girl. Sorry i forgot your name sweetie.

Beth Clemens - Rowlett

December 11, 2007

To the family of Donna;
My thoughts are with you all, when I saw her smile, I knew this was my childhood friend, many memories accompanied that smile. I will always remember her kindness when I was a child...she made me feel like I was one of her family. Rest in peace, dear friend.

Beth

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