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Elizabeth HARRIS Obituary
Elizabeth was a native of Gloucester, and was a Peninsula resident for more than 70 years. She was a member of Asbury Wesleyan Church. She became a resident of St. Francis Nursing Center in Newport News five years ago, where she was active with the Welcoming Committee and the Activities Committee, and led the Wednesday Bible Study. Elizabeth felt her mission in life was to pass the message of salvation on to others.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Herman L. Harris.
She is survived by two sons, EPP Edwards and his wife, Sandie of Cameron, Wis., Grover Edwards and his wife, Joan of Newport News, Va.; two daughters, Barbara Davis and her husband, Bill of Newport News, Va., Frances Sanders and her husband, Woody of Hampton, Va.; and an adopted son, Paul Ray. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.
A special thank you to Dr. Nagraj and the staff of St. Francis Nursing Home for their compassion and support.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home, Grafton with the Rev. Gary Rich officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Zion Methodist Church Cemetery in Gloucester. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Asbury Wesleyan Church, 605 Harpersvsille Road, Newport News, VA 23601. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth HARRIS
December 19, 2009
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Doris Zimmerman
December 19, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kelly Johnson
December 18, 2009
We will miss you, Ms Harris!! Your radiant smile and love of the LORD was and still is an inspiration to my family. Thank you for the pleasure of getting to know you at Asbury for the past ten years. Heaven just gained a BEAUTIFUL and SWEET soul this week!! May God continue to wrap HIS loving arms around your beautiful family! ~Love Kelly, Alexis, and Samantha Johnson
December 18, 2009
We had the pleasure of meeting "Miss Elizabeth" at St. Francis while my mother, Mildred Stora, was a resident. She and your mother shared a table at breakfast every day until she became ill and passed away in January 2007. Miss Elizabeth was such a sweet and lively lady and helped my mother adjust. My mother remarked after meeting Elizabeth that she always looked so nice with her jewelry coordinated to her outfit. Afterwards, my mother again took a real interest in "dressing up" and wearing jewelry.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, the family, in this time of grief.
Sincerely,
Anne and Bert Rockey
Lewis Sulzberger
December 18, 2009
TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. HARRIS
We only knew Mrs. Harris at the nursing home. She was allway so sweet to our daughter Paula. When we go to the S.F.N.C. We will allway think about her with that smiling face. She is in a better place today. God Bless MR.& Mrs. Sulzberger
Sandi Donavant
December 18, 2009
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. She will be greatly missed by all of us as she has touched many lives. You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May God give you strength and peace during this very difficult time. Our love and prayers, Randall & Sandi Donavant.
December 18, 2009
Barbara, Fran, and Family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Your loss is Heaven's Gain! The most important thing to remember is that one day you will be joined together again.
With love
Diane and Gene Lancour
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