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BORN
1923
DIED
2011
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Phyllis Harris Obituary
Phyllis was born to the late Arthur Charles Herbert and Emma Eliza Cartwright Herbert in London, England, on May 18, 1923.
Phyllis served in the Women's Royal Air Force in England during World War II. She came to the United States soon after the war ended, and, after settling in Panama City, married Jase Clemmons Harris. For over four decades Phyllis was a devoted employee of Black Insurance Agency, and served as their office manager for many years. Phyllis had an extremely strong faith in God, and was an active member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church throughout her life. Phyllis also had a great love of ballroom dancing.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Jase Clemmons Harris; her sister, Ivy Victoria Harper; and her brother, Arthur Charles Herbert. She is survived by her daughter, Sealy R. Harris and her two children, Jase Thomas Ledman and Brynn Victoria Ledman; stepson Jon Lamos, his wife, Lisa, and their three boys, Zack, Luke, & Drew; two nieces, Andrea Phyllis Harper and Victoria Jean Smith, and her family; and best longtime friend, Sylvia Viehweger.
Phyllis blessed her family and friends with pure love for 87 years. She was patient, kind, strong, consoling when appropriate, gentle in all instances, and instinctively nurturing. She did not readily show stress or pressure, anger or disappointment, and showed only what came to her naturally - pure love. She stood for all that is right, all that is good in people, and the light of her life will shine on in those lives she touched.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2011, with Father Tom Weller officiating. There will be a gathering celebrating Phyllis' life immediately following the ceremony at the home of Sealy Harris at 2349 Foxworth Drive. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Friends of the After School Assistance Program (Friends of ASAP), 1802 Flowers Avenue, Panama City, FL 32405, or Castaway Cats, P.O. Box 291, Panama City, FL 32402.
Condolences may be submitted or viewed at www.southerlandfamily.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Harris
12 Entries
May 31, 2011
Elegant Mother, Elegant Daughter...You, are your Mother's daughter. Remember ,to think & talk to her often, as she will always be right beside you listening. Our Deepest Sympathy, to You, Sealy & your Family, on such a loss. May God, give your heart peace & fill it with many wonderful moments & memories. With Love, Maciej,Debbie,Artur & Rita Tumiel
C Williams
May 14, 2011
May the God of all comfort grant your family peace at this time. (Psalms 23:4)
April 26, 2011
Sealy I thought a lot of your mother. I am so sorry that I was unable to attend the memorial service but I was on vacation. I worked with Phyllis for several years at Black Insurance when she came back and we worked very closely. She was a wonderful lady. I had a great respect for her. Charlotte Singley
April 25, 2011
Dear Sealy,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am sure she was very proud of you, and the family you have raised. Please know all of you are in our thoughts. Tami Glass Holmes
Kim Spencer
April 25, 2011
Dear Sealy,
David and I are thinking about you and your sweet family during this difficult time. We love you! David, Kim, AlexAnne, Dailen, Angel, and Cooper
Sarah Lark
April 25, 2011
Dear Sealy,
I am sorry for the loss of your mother. I did not know her, but I have heard that she was a wonderful person. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Gary and Sarah Lark
Kathleen Fontaine
April 24, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Kathleen Hemphill Fontaine
Doug and Kristi Fontaine
Kathie & Ronnie Gainer
April 22, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Our thought & prayers are with you and your family
Pam Swafford
April 21, 2011
Dearest Sealy,
I am so very sorry for your loss, and am hoping that you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of your mum! I am thinking of you!
Cathy Aldea
April 21, 2011
With love and prayers and thoughts of you in your time of loss. Cathy Aldea
April 19, 2011
Phyllis was a lovely lady, I worked for her for several years at Black Insurance Agency, she was a very sweet and very intelligent lady. We all loved her very much. Heaven has a good one now! Cecelia Day McMahon
Sylvia Viehweger
April 18, 2011
My heart felt condolences to Sealy and family. Phyllis was a very special person now promoted to Heaven.
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