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Emily Harris Obituary
She was born Feb. 8, 1922, in Pittsylvania County, Va., to the late Rev. Jessie and Elizabeth Davis. She was married to Jack Harris for 72 years and was a resident of Hampton since 1940.
She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and a past member of Bethel Church of God in Christ, where she served in many capacities. She was employed as a Nurses Aide at Riverside Nursing Home and was a devoted wife and mother.
She was preceded in death by sons, Clayton and Blair McNeil Harris; and daughters, Linda Lee Harris Holloway and Reva Kay Harris.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory her daughter, Barbara J. Harris Robinson; sons, Stephen Harris and Michael K. Harris (Lynette); 12 grandchildren; a host of other loving relatives and caring friends.
Viewing will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at O.H. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 3007 Chestnut Ave., Newport News. A service to celebrate Emily's life will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at Gethsemane Baptist Church, 3509 Chestnut Ave., Newport News, VA. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens, Hampton, Va. Professional service entrusted to O.H. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Emily Harris
Connie Robinson
November 26, 2009
Dear Mr. Jack and Family
We were sadden to hear of your loss.
May God continue to bless and keep you in His care.
Our prayers with you always.
James and Connie Burnette Robinson
George & Lois Davis
November 25, 2009
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with the Harris and Davis Families at this sad time of hearing of the home going of dear Aunt Emily.Lean on Jesus for strength to go on,for God knows whats best.
November 24, 2009
To the harris may god be with you in the time of sorrow.
the Afriona family
asia afriona
November 24, 2009
I give my deepest sympothy to steve harris, jack, and barbara and the rest of the family. my dearest aunt emily left us all behind. I will always have her in my heart I hope she have a good life in heaven and save a place for me up there. rest in peace and god be with her. her great neice asia afriona (aka) sharon
asia afriona
November 24, 2009
I give my deepest sympothy to steve harris, jack, and barbara and the rest of the family. my dearest aunt emily left us all behind. I will always have her in my heart I hope she have a good life in heaven and save a place for me up there. rest in peace and god be with her. her great neice asia afriona (aka) sharon
Maxine Crutchfield
November 24, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time. Your always in my prayers...
Theresa Clark
November 24, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Your great granddaughter and great grandson. Theresa and Terrell
William Holloway
November 24, 2009
Our dearest friend and family,
May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow and know that you are in our prayers. The Holloway Family
Sirena Holloway
November 24, 2009
Grandma,
I miss your laughter and your joy and long as God allows me to breathe I will always keep the memories of you and the words of wisdom and your short stories in my heart. Forever loved.
Grandpa, May the Lord comfort you during time of sorrow. Sirena Holloway, Your granddaughter
Arvin Terry
November 24, 2009
The Harris Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Emily (my great aunt). Please accept my deepest sympathy and my God comfort you during this time.
Arvin Terry
Son of Raymond & Cynthia Terry
ISAIAH N IRBY JR & CHERYL
November 24, 2009
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Juana Smith
November 24, 2009
Kristen,
May you find comfort knowing that your grandmother is no longer suffering from pain and is dancing with angels. You and your family are in my prayers.
November 24, 2009
FOREVER LOVED AND CHERISH _LOVE COURTNEY HOLLOWAY
Michael & Patricia
November 23, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 23, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Valerie Martin
November 23, 2009
To Stephenie Martin,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the passing of your grandmother. May her spirit LIVE forever within each of your hearts.
November 23, 2009
We are deeply sorry for your lost. May God Bless you and give you strength to go through, love Verlene Smith and Family.
DAVITA STAFF
November 23, 2009
THE HARRIS FAMILY,
ON BEHALF OF DAVITA, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. MRS. HARRIS KIND SPIRIT AND SENSE OF HUMOR WILL BE MISSED.
Denise Spragan
November 23, 2009
Dear "H"
I am so sorry for your loss I use to enjoy the talk we use to share about our mothers and the way thing were when we were growing up. I know you have been truly blessed to have had her as long as you did, but I know it is still not easy losing her. I am asking God to put his hand of protection around your family at this time and may you continue to be abundantly blessed H.
luv u
Ms. Spragan
Woodside High School
Main Office
November 23, 2009
Mr. Harris,
We are praying for you. Savor the memories.
God bless you,
Mrs. Agnes Goins
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home
November 23, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Maria Holloway
November 22, 2009
(Grandma Harris) as I always called her, at home or at Dialysis, was a wise woman, the Lord wanted to bring her to his Kingdom and she said many times she was ready to go. She is in Heaven and will always be in my heart. May the Lord give you the strength to have the peace you need to carry you through this process of grief.
Louise Stevenson & Family
November 21, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mr.Carlton Polston
November 21, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Mr. Chris & Arlene Smalls,Family
November 21, 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.
MRS.INEZ WOODING
November 21, 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.
CORBIN & GLORIA WOODING
November 21, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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