Gurnee, Illinois
Mary Margaret Harris
(nee Davis)
Mary Margaret (nee Davis) Harris, 51, of Beach Park, IL was born on March 19, 1958 and passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, June 28, 2009.
Mary graduated Immaculate Conception Grade School in 1971 and Waukegan East High School in 1976. She was united in marriage to Norm Harris, Jr. on August 15, 1996 and had worked for the Waukegan Public School District #60 for over 17 years. Some of Mary's favorite hobbies included crocheting, cooking, and baking for her family and friends.
Mary is survived by her husband, Norman Harris, Jr; four daughters, Lisa (Booth) and Robert Asbell, Tamara Booth, Christy Harris, and Jessica Harris; one son, Cory (Jeni) Harris; mother, Laverne Davis; mother-in-law, Carol Harris; two grandchildren, Malikai Denam and Ava Harris; three sisters, Kathleen (Davis) Gantar, Patricia (Davis) and Bill Behrens, and Maureen (Davis) and Donald Duba; three brothers, Thomas Davis, John (Diana) Davis, and Mike Davis; four sisters-in-law, Kathy Davis of NC, Patricia (Harris) and Wayne Wells, Janice (Harris) and Steven Toporek, and Sharon (Harris) and Jeff Amann; and many, many nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Davis; father-in-law, Norman Harris, Sr.; brother, Jim Davis; and brother-in-law, Rick Gantar.
Visitation will be at the Salata-Gurnee Funeral Home, 4190 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee on Sunday, July 5, 2009 from 2:00p.m until 5:00 and again at 9:00a.m. at St. Dismas Church, 2600 Sunset Ave., Waukegan, until the time of Mass at 10:00 the next day. Interment will follow at North Shore Garden of Memories, North Chicago.
Mary's family would like to thank and show their appreciation to Star Hospice, and especially Kathleen, for the kindness that was shown to Mary so in lieu of flowers, please make donations to Star Hospice, 99 Greenwood Ave., Waukegan, IL 60087 in her honor.
Please visit our online guestbook at www.gurneefuneralhome.com. 847-244-1155.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Though I hadn't seen your family in so long, since I used to babysit Lisa & Tammy, I often thought of you. May you find peace in your memories of what a wonderful lady Mary was.
Connie Dinsmore
July 09, 2009 | Hainesville, IL
When I first came to Waukegan, Mary was almost solely responsible for helping to pave my path more smoothly on a daily basis. She had that rare gift of making everyone around her better because she was so competent and caring at what she did. I know that I am a better person because I was so fortunate as to be bathed in the sunshine of Mary's smile and to have been taken under her wing. My thoughts of peace and prayers of comfort go out to her entire family.
Paul Friedrich
July 09, 2009 | Chicago, IL
Norm and family,
We just found out about Mary's passing. If we would have been in town we would have attended. You know how we felt about Mary, she was a beautiful person. May GOD be with you and the family.
Mike & Lorrie Sellers
July 08, 2009 | Wadsworth, IL
Norm, Tammy and Lisa,
Mary was a loving & beautiful woman. She always had a smile on her face & always positive thoughts & comments when I would see her. I am sorry I was unable to attend this past weeks services but do know I have thought of her every day. She will always hold a special place in my heart.
Our prayers & love,
Robin & family
Robin Martin
July 08, 2009 | Gurnee, IL
Lisa & Family,
I'm very sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you all. Mary always made me laugh. She and my mother-in-law Flora Dickerson and my sister-in-law Ariane Dickerson were good friends and I got a chance to get to know her kind spirit and wonderful personality while working at Lincoln Center with her.
I will truly miss her, I will miss her dancing and singing to me in the hallways and her laughter and her beautiful smile.
Angela Reddick
July 07, 2009 | Waukegan, IL
Lisa, Norm, and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Mary for many years. she will be truly missed.
Aida Leusch
Aida Leusch
July 06, 2009 | Winthrop Harbor, IL
TO MARY'S FAMILY: MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF YOUR GREAT LOSS. I WORKED WITH MARY WHEN SHE WAS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL AND ALSO SINCE SHE WAS AT LINCOLN CENTER. SHE WAS ALWAYS READY TO HELP YOU, ALWAYS HAD A SMILE FOR YOU AND SHE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY!
IRMA OLIVA/WAUKEGAN
July 06, 2009
Dear Tammy,Lisa,Norm and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss, I am so glad and honored that I was able to met and talk with Mary, She was a very special person and Know that my thoughts and prays go out to you and your family. If there is any thing I could do for you please call. Love you all.
Carol Munda
July 06, 2009 | Beach Park, IL
Dear Lisa and Family,
May God keep you close in this time of loss. Offering a heartfelt prayer in sympathy today that God will bless and comfort you in His own loving way.
Roberta Grant
July 06, 2009 | Waukegan, IL
