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Della Marie Harris NORFOLK - Della Marie Harris, 78, passed away peacefully Sept. 27, 2010 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Marie Harris was born Jan. 11, 1932 to the late Dewey and Pearl Berryhill in Sparkman, Ark. She was a faithful member of Bayview Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends. Marie will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, niece, and friend. She will be deeply missed. Left to cherish her memory are one son, Berlin Strickland and wife Brenda Adams; two daughters, Brenda Perry and Susan Harris; seven grandchildren, Michael, Kevin, and Kenny Perry, William Strickland, Cynthia Wolfe, Kristen Roberts, and Jordan Kyle Harris; 13 great-grandchildren; an aunt, Lanta Mae Meece; and an uncle, Carlie Berryhill. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at Bayview Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.dignitymemorial. com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 30, 2010.

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Gary, Julie, & Aramina Tanski/Telecsan

October 2, 2010

Susan - our thoughtes are with you and Kyle at this time.

Erik Roberts

October 1, 2010

To Susan Harris and family, my heart and condolences go out to all of you. I am sorry that I cannot be there, but know that you are in my thoughts.

September 30, 2010

Dear Brenda, Butch, Susan, Kyle and family,
We are thankful to have had the chance to get to know Marie and extend our deepest sympathy. We take comfort in knowing that she is now resting in God's tender and loving arms.
Sincerely,
Jim and Peggy Snead and family

Pamela McCollum

September 30, 2010

Susan Harris and Family,

I would like to express my deepest sympathy again to you and your family during your time of sorrow. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Brenda Strickland

September 30, 2010

To Marie's Family
Please accept my condolences, I am sorry for your loss and if I can do anything for you let me know. Brenda S

September 30, 2010

Brenda,

Sorry for your lost. My prays are with you. If you need anything please let me know.

R/
John W.Hirsch, III

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