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Irene Harris Obituary

Harris, Irene
Irene R. Harris, 79, passed away September 8, 2017 at her longtime Columbus residence. A graduate of South High School and retired employee of AT&T and Lucent Technologies. Preceded in death by daughter Vanessa Cornelius, father Willie Grandy, and sister Ossie Standifer. Survived by daughters, Toya (Tyrone) Travis and Valerie (Larry) Moore; mother, Elizabeth Standifer; sister, Clare Standifer; brothers, John and Mel Standifer; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Homegoing Celebration 11 a.m. Friday, September 15, 2017 at Southfield Missionary Baptist Church, 1399 Augmont Ave., where her family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the start of service. Bishop J. Hezekiah Martin, officiating. Interment Franklin Hills Memory Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. To read Irene's extended obituary and express condolences to her family, please visit her online memory book at www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 12 to Sep. 14, 2017.
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The Class of 1956 Wishes to send our sympathy to Irene's family. She will be missed. Another empty chair at the class reunion. Our prayers are with the family.

September 14, 2017

Toya & Valerie I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Theresa Clark Peppers & Family

September 13, 2017

Rest in Heaven Ms Irene .I enjoyed you so much as my neighbor and my second mom I'll miss you but I know your smiling down on all of us .Toya and Val stay strong God will see you through no worries she's resting now . Love you

Renee Gustus

September 12, 2017

The South High School Alumni Association and its Board of Directors want to express our sympathy and send condolences at the death of your loved one. Our entire South High School family is diminished by her passing.

South High School Alumni Association

September 12, 2017

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15

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Southfield Missionary Baptist Church

1399 Augmont Ave, OH

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15

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Southfield Missionary Baptist Church

1399 Augmont Ave, OH

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720 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203

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