Eva Mae Harris

1932 - 2008

On Wednesday, December 3, 2008, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend, Eva Mae Taylor (Sallie) Harris, of Buchanan, Va., left this earthly home to enter into her Heavenly Home to rejoin all the loving family and friends who have gone on before her. On May 20, 1932, Eva Mae "Sallie" Taylor, was born to the late Leo Taylor and Della Campbell Taylor in Buchanan, Va. She was the second born child, whose sister, Betty Taylor Welch; and two brothers, Wesley "Nubbin" Taylor, and Thomas "John Henry" Taylor (wife, Becky), survive her. Sallie was married on December 28, 1950, to Harry Bolen Harris Jr., who died on February 14, 1988. Daddy and Mama operated a local grocery store in Buchanan for over 20 years. Mama also worked at the Buchanan Elementary School for 20 + years., She and Daddy worked at the Buchanan Theatre most weekends for many years. Mama was a faithful member of the Buchanan Baptist Church for over 60 years. She especially served the children of the church as the Beginner Sunday School Class teacher for 50+ years, beginning with Mrs. Mabel Brubaker and continuing with the children's class until her death. Mama was a member of the Hazel Moon Circle, and the Mt. Joy Rebekah Lodge, serving in many officer positions throughout the years. She was also a member of the Buchanan Town Improvement Society and the Red Hat Society. Mama felt great joy in volunteering with the local Meals on Wheels program.
Survivors include her children, Vicki and Jim Eubank, and Nicki and Cindy Harris; grandson and spouse, James Edward and Crystal Eubank; and the most special lights of her life her great-grandchildren, Caleb and Olivia. There are also many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law; and other family and friends. Also, preceding her in death this past year, was her dear friend, Glenna Berry.
Mama's legacy to each of us will always be her undying love, her devotion to family and friends, her honesty, her selflessness, and her faithful service to others. Every child that was ever in her Sunday School Class, or came through her cafeteria line at school was a very special child in Mama's heart, and each was a blessing to her in every way. Mama, your love will always be felt in our hearts, and your presence will always be missed in our lives. Many special memories were made traveling around the country with "the Gang." To which, Mama's life was greatly enriched by their love and friendship.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008, in Buchanan Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Woody officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan. Memorial donations are appreciated to the following, Buchanan Baptist Church Building Fund, Buchanan Volunteer Rescue Squad, the Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department, the American Cancer Society, or to a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 5, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, 540-254-3000.