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Barbara Harris Obituary
She was born on Feb. 27, 1938, in Petersburg, Va., to Zebulum and Lucille Cooley Mountcastle. She was educated in the Chesterfield County Public School System and graduated from Carver High School. She furthered her education at Virginia State College, now Virginia State University, majoring in elementary education. She taught for several years in the Nottoway County School system and later moved and retired from Ettrick Elementary in Chesterfield County.
She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at Shiloh Baptist Church in Chesterfield County, Va. She later joined Union Grove Baptist Church, where she served as a deaconess, church clerk, and was a staple in Sunday school and Vacation Bible School. She was also a member of the Deacons and Deaconess Union of Chesterfield County, and a former member of Alease Cooley Memorial Tent #718.
She leaves to cherish her memories a devoted husband of 40 years, Garland "Jack" T. Harris Jr.; one daughter, Tracey N. Harris of Richmond, Va.; one sister, Shirley Collins (Lawrence) of Philadelphia; one uncle, Andrew Cooley of Chesterfield, Va.; one aunt, Mary Cooley of Colonial Heights, Va.; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Williams; six brothers-in-law, Willie M. Harris (Jacqueline), Edward Harris, Charles Harris (Delores), Timothy Harris (Joyce), all of Chesterfield County, Va., Leon Harris (Barbara) and Tony Harris of Reading, Pa.; two devoted cousins, Joyce Cosby and Jean Miles of Chesterfield County, Va.; a devoted caretaker, Mary Sellers of Matoaca, Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Special thanks toDorothy Williams, Jacqueline Harris, the staff of Golden Life Living Center, especially Rachel Hill and "Ms. Inez," and the staff of Henrico Doctors Hospital.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at Union Grove Baptist Church, 19111 Church Road, Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Joe Reeves, pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 20109 Matoaca Road, Ettrick, Va., and may be contacted by calling (804) 590-2836.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Harris online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Harris
January 2, 2010
HEAVEN RECEIVED AN ANGEL WE LOVED HER DEARLY AND WILL MISS HER IN EVERY WAY KNOWING SHES OK MAKES EACH DAY A BLESSING SHE WILL LIVE ON IN ARE HEARTS AND THROUGH ARE CHILDREN ARETHA
Areva Boyd
January 2, 2010
You're in my thoughts and prayers asking God to strengthen and bless you during this time of sorrow. I feel that Trojan spirit connection . I, too, am a VSU (63) graduate.
December 22, 2009
Tracy,
You have my deepest sympathy during your time of bereavement.God puts no more on us than we can bear and if he brought you to it he will surely see you through it.When you are feeling like you can't go on just tell GOD I NEED YOU TO GIVE ME THE STRENGTH.
Love Ms. Dolly
JaVonda Tucker
December 22, 2009
May God bring you and your family peace, understanding and strength. Mrs. Harris was my fourth grade teacher and fellow church member. She will forever be missed for her kindness, warm smile and big heart.
December 21, 2009
May God continue to bless the children in the hours of needed comfort. Catherine Moore
Karen Ellis
December 21, 2009
Dear Children & Grandchildren, God has removed Mrs. Barbara from our lives physically, but we will always have her warm smile, her big heart, and loving memories. God will even allow us to feel her presence sometimes. Just remember how much she loved you all! Treasure her memories, Stay close to God and each other!
Always,
Karen.
Jovat Bates(SVTC)
December 20, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Christine Washington
December 20, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ethel Sturdivant
December 19, 2009
We would like to offer our deepest sympathy of Barbara Harris. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Sturdivant Family
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