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Priscilla Harris Obituary
Memorial service: 1 p.m. Wednesday at McKinney Memorial Bible Church. Interment: private.
Honorary pallbearers: Brenda Correll, Betty Pennington, Grace Crapitto, Jan Newman, Sherry Clark Cook, Gwen Hartley and Sally Winfrey.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, her family requests memorials be made to Stem Cell Research, in care of Dr. James Willerson, 6720 Bertner Ave. (MC4-160), Houston, Texas 77030; or Kids Across America, 1429 Lake Shore Drive, Branson, Mo. 65616.
Priscilla was born Nov. 23, 1945, in Corsicana and raised in Houston, where she attended St. John's School until the 11th grade. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and attended the University of Texas at Austin. Later, she returned to Houston, where she worked as a travel agent until she met and married her husband, Ray.
A loving wife, mother, sister and remarkable friend, Priscilla will be remembered by all for her unparalleled generosity and gentle acts of kindness. For example, each time she saw service men and women in restaurants, she paid for their meals anonymously. She always said, "Nothing in my life was worth more to me than my family and special friends. In short, the Lord put me on this earth so they could touch my life and fill it with love and joy. They did a great job. I was truly blessed."
Special thanks go to Dr. James Willerson and his nurse, Mae, from the Texas Heart Institute for giving her extra years, to the McKinney Prayer Ministry, to Sue from Dr. Tobey's office and to all my family and friends for being there for me.
Survivors: Her husband of 30 years, Ray; son, Flint Harris and his wife, Rebekah; stepchildren, Ray Harris Jr. and his wife, Pam, and Haley Calisher and her husband, Dan; stepgrandchildren, Anne Caroline and John Philip Harris and Evan and Mimi Calisher; sister, Caroline Nance; loving aunt, Mary Alice Sawtelle; and many nieces and nephews.
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Memories and Condolences
for Priscilla Harris
Diane Tomlinson
November 28, 2008
Ray, Johnny and I just learned about Cilla passing away - and we are so sorry for your loss. She was truly a joy to be around - always smiling and always positive - a ray of sunshine to us all. She will be missed. All of your family are in our prayers, and we will always cherish our memories of her.
Carl Hickey
November 26, 2008
Ray, may GOD be with you and your family during this time of need.
Brian and Francine Shell
November 26, 2008
Ray,
We are so sorry for your loss. Priscilla was such a kind woman we are blessed to have known her. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Veta Sawtelle Berry
November 26, 2008
What a gift of joy she had. Cilla brought light to any room she entered. I am saddened by her passing, but overjoyed that she is face to face with the One she loved the most. I look forward to worshipping Jesus before His throne with this sweet cousin of mine.
Greg Shaw
November 25, 2008
Ray and Family,
Priscilla was always a joy to be around. I was happy to have seen and talked with her recently. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless You
Elizabeth Bass Frenzel
November 25, 2008
Mr. Harris, Flint and the Rest of the Harris Family: I grew up with Flint, and truly thought the world of Mrs. Harris. She was an utterly kind woman, who had such a presence that made all around her do nothing but smile. Please know that she will be missed by me as well as the rest of my family that she had touched. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Elizabeth Bass Frenzel
Sara Adams
November 25, 2008
Ray,
My heart was deeply saddened to learn that Cilla has physically left us, but her memory will live on in you, Flynt, the rest of the family, and those of us who had the privilege to know her personally. No matter what was going on with her personally, she was always upbeat and positive, and I always considered it an honor that I was allowed to keep your dog, that one time. My love, prayers, and heart are with you.
Sara Harris Adams
Jane Fulton
November 25, 2008
Ray~ This was a great surprise and I know she will be missed by all. Know that we are thinking of you in this difficult time. Jane Fulton, Suzanne, David, and all the Fulton families.
Sandra (Sherman) Trader
November 25, 2008
I just found out through my daughter, Kimberly (Berry) Link, about the passing of Cilla. My memories of her go back many years ago when I had the pleasure of knowing her and her sister, Caroline and their parents when they lived in both Houston and Lakeway. They will always remain wonderful memories. I send my sincerest and deepest sympathy to all of her family and many friends on the loss of such a beautiful person in their lives. May God bless each and every one of you during this difficult time.
D'Lynn Ewing
November 25, 2008
I know that you will miss her. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill Donovan
November 25, 2008
Ray,
I know you had many wnonderful times with Priscilla and you'll sorely miss her. Karen and I will be praying for peace for you and the children.
Bill & Karen
Sandi McKinney
November 25, 2008
A wonderful woman & friend will be truly missed. Although I am in Germany my thoughts will be with her family.
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