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Jennifer Harris Obituary
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday in Wise Funeral Home Chapel. Chaplain Jerry Newton will officiate. Burial: Lamasco Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Matt Todd, Jeffrey Schnieder, Neil Scroggins, James Harris, Cameron Fletcher and Ashley Wright.
Jennifer was born Oct. 26, 1973, in Bonham, the daughter of Jerry Harris and Alicia Kay Acree Harris. She was a 1992 graduate of Bonham High School. She received her bachelor's degree in aquatic biology and her master's degree in kinesiology, wellness and nutrition from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. Jennifer was a free spirit and had a love for nature and the outdoors. She enjoyed hiking, yoga and Pilate. She was also fond of Native American culture. She was a Universalist Deist.
Jennifer was preceded in death by her mother; her maternal grandfather, L.B. "Red" Acree; and her paternal grandfather, Leonard Harris.
Survivors: Father, Jerry Harris of Rising Star; sister, Alyssa Harris of Austin; maternal grandmother, Virginia Acree of Bonham; paternal grandmother and stepgrandfather, Lela Harris Goodwin and Joe of Bonham; and loyal dog, Patton.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jennifer Harris
Ashley (Park) Lamont
June 6, 2002
Mimi, Alyssa, and Jerry,
I will never forget all the fun Jennifer and I had together. She was such a great friend of mine and I can not belive that she is gone. It makes me smile to know how happy she must be now with her mother and her papa. I will never forget how young and beautiful Jennifer was with her all her freckles and red hair. I love her and will miss her.
Love,
PP
Heather Holden
June 6, 2002
Dear the Harris family,
I just wanted you to know that I did not know yall but, I knew Jennifer and she means alot to me. I loved her very much. I am felling the great loss that you are and trying to put it behind and move on with life knowing that I will see her when my day has come and God wants me. I am 14 years old and how I knew her was that she was our massage theripst at some apts. I hope that they can find out what happened and how soon. Love always a great friend, ~*Heather*~
Mary Ann Adams (Jennings)
May 27, 2002
Dear Jerry: I didn't know your girls but as a life-long friend of yours I am so sorry about the loss of your daughter. I want you and your family to know that I will pray for God to give you peace and strength through this trial. Your friend, Mary Ann
Christie Givens
May 26, 2002
To the Harris Family,
Words cannot express the sympathy I have for you in your tragic loss.Jennifer will be greatly missed by a lot of people but never forgotten. She was the nicest person that you would have ever wanted to know, and I am glad that the oppurtunity was given to me. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, and God is with you always.
Natalie Bethel
May 25, 2002
Jerry, Mimi, and Alyssa,
My heart goes out to you as you mourn the loss of Jennifer. Although it has been years since I last saw her, I remember her as being full of life, happiness, energy, and spunk. I am deeply saddened by the news of her passing, but at the same time, I rejoyce with the angels that now guard her soul.
Shirley Daugherty
May 24, 2002
I AM SO SORRY,I DIDN'T KNOW JENNIFER.I KNEW HER MOM AND DAD I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH THEM.I KNEW HER MOM MORE SHE WAS A PRETTY GIRL, LIKE HER MOM.
Lee Leatherwood
May 24, 2002
Unfortunately, I never knew Jennifer. But her dad was one of my big brother's good friends. I remember Jerry always being kind to the kid brother.
Her mom, Alicia, was slightly closer to my age (three years older). I knew her well, beginning at the Bonham Golf Club's old swimming pool. Alicia was a ray of sunshine, always in positive mode, and from what I've read about Jennifer, the two were cut from the same cloth.
I'm sorry I never knew Jennifer. But knowing her parents, I can only imagine the beautiful, vibrant, caring, kind soul that she was, and was destined to be.
My heart goes out to Jerry and the Harris family, and to Virginia and the Acree family; and to Jennifer's vast, extended family of friends.
Mike and Jennifer Powers
May 24, 2002
Jeff, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Lisa Powell
May 24, 2002
On behalf of the employees in the Office of John Ramsey, we send our prayers for comfort and our sympathy is with you. May God bless you.
Angela Rember
May 24, 2002
Alyssa,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Jennifer. I will never forget all the fun we all used to have playing barbies together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Angela(Scholl) Rember
Kim Matlock
May 24, 2002
Alyssa,
I am so sorry for your terrible loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Ms. Kim Matlock
Ruth Hightower
May 24, 2002
Friend of Jeff Schneider from Grayson County where he works.
Joanne and Mike Grant (Grayson County Courthouse)
May 24, 2002
We are so sorry that your family is going through this awful tragedy. Please try to find some comfort knowing she is at peace with God.
Danna & Don Phillips
May 24, 2002
Dear Mimi, Alyssa and Jerry,
Jennifer was a beautiful person who brightened many lives including ours. Memories of the special times we spent together in the classroom, on the tennis courts and at ball games will never fade.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pamela Osborn (Garrett)
May 24, 2002
To the Harris Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Audra Burnett
May 23, 2002
There is tremendous comfort in reading all the kind words from friends and family. Just seeing how many lives Jennifer has touched.
May God bless and comfort you in this time of need.
Timothy Bagg & Nicole Lunghi
May 23, 2002
To the Harris Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Love,
Tim Bagg and Nicole Lunghi
Buffy and Jeff Todd
May 23, 2002
Our prayers and heartfelt thoughts are with you on the loss of your family member. May time heal what reason cannot. Sincerely, Jeff and Buffy Todd.
Ken, Erin, Ryan and Amanda Miller
May 23, 2002
We didn't have the pleasure of knowing Jennifer but have heard many wonderful stories about her. All our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rhonda McCollum
May 23, 2002
To the family of Jennifer Harris, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mary Wallace
May 23, 2002
To Jerry and your family: Am thinking of you with the loss of such a beautifull person as was Jennifer. Will have memories of her sweet disposition and that beautiful red hair. Your loss is tremendous but be sustained with her memories.
Anna Terry
May 23, 2002
To Jennifer's family, words cannot express my sympathy for your loss. I remember Jennifer's engergy, positive attitude, and beautiful smile. Please let God comfort you during this difficult time. She will continue to live in all of our hearts, young and beautiful forever.
Casi (Blankenship) Odom
May 23, 2002
My hearfelt thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I have fond memories of Jennifer and will always remember her contagious smile. God bless you.
Jarae Swindle (Porter)
May 23, 2002
To Jennifer's family, I will always remember Jennifer as someone who was full of joy and spunk- always carrying a bit of sunshine around with her. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan Pointer
May 23, 2002
Dearest Virginia, Alyssa and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy and know our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you with peace.
With love & friendship,
Hazel Scholl,
and Susan and Jerry Pointer
Jeanette (Harper) Edgar
May 23, 2002
To Jennifer's family, my prayers are with you that God's gracious peace will overwhelm you during this time of loss. I remember Jennifer fondly from school and church and am comforted to know she has begun her eternal life of happiness with the Father.
Kay Oney
May 23, 2002
Jerry, I am so sorry for this terrible loss. My condolences and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Please call on my if I may be of help in any way. May God Bless you and give you an abounding strength.
Darren and Leslie Glenn
May 23, 2002
We're deeply sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Love,
Darren and Leslie Glenn
Kelly Walther
May 23, 2002
Dear Harris Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jennifer's life ended much too soon, but take comfort in knowing she is with her mother and the Lord. I will be praying for you all.
Love, Kelly Walther
Donna Pool
May 23, 2002
My heart is broken for our family loss. The Lord has taken one of his angels home, and we must be without her.
Kelli (Bond) Turner
May 23, 2002
With deepest sympathy to your family.
Kelli (Bond) Turner, formerly of Bonham.
Grayson County Courthouse.
The Wise Funeral Home Family Bonham, TX
May 22, 2002
We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.
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