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Theresa Harris Obituary
DOVER - Theresa Elaine Harris, of Dover, departed this life Monday, April 13, 2009, at Silverlake Nursing Home. She was born on Jan. 25, 1921 in Sullivan, W.Va. She was 88. Theresa resided in Philadelphia for 46 years and in Dover for the past 8 years. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Philadelphia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Daisy Morton; her father, Henry Morton; two sisters, Dale Brown and Bernice McFarland; a brother, Buck Keaton; and a grandson King, R. Survivors include; six children, Nathaniel Hale of Souderton, Pa., Daisy (William) Donald of Beckley, W.Va., Wanda (Jerry) Barnett of Plainfield, N.J., Joan Hale of South Carolina, King (Michelle) Harris Jr. of Dover and Katherine (Drexel) Reid of Philadelphia; 23 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Graveside services will be noon, Friday, April 17, at the Ivy Hill Cemetery, Easton Road, Philadelphia. Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.
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Esther Moore
April 16, 2009
Nathaniel, Wanda, Daisy, and family, are thoughts and prayers are with you all. Even though we are not physically there, please know that we are there within our hearts. We love you all, and will continue to keep you in our prayers.
We love you,
Esther, Stephanie, Paige & Family
Charlene Coppadge
April 16, 2009
Dear Shirley & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your precious memories of your grandmother bring you comfort and peace.
Love & prayers,
Charlene & Paul Coppadge and family
Coatesville, Pa
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