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Darlene Harris Obituary

HARRIS Darlene D. Harris, 58, departed this life on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Predeceased by husband Frederick Harris, mother Lucille Daniels. Survived by daughters, Tiffany, Mahogany Harris, and Danielle Forte; siblings, Hazel Forte, Marian, Fred (Sandra), Wayne, and Robert Daniels; grandchildren, Kasen Harris and Ma'Lonnah Forte; and a host of family and friends. Graveside Service, Friday, May 25, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Ave. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street. To sign Darlene's online book of memories visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 21 to May 24, 2012.

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May 26, 2012

Auntie, words cannot express the void that you will leave us for we cannot question GOD's will. I due know one thing, and that's his work is always 100% accurate and he has called you home for a reason. If we live a life as Faithful as you did, then there is no doubt we will all rejoice together again. I LOVE YOU, and from the day we met you showed me UNCONDITIONAL LOVE! R.I.P AUNTIE, your nephew "JOKEY" !!!!

A.A., Darion, Nyjil

May 26, 2012

I hv so many memories, conversations & txts tht will always remain in my heart. Ur spirit will NEVER leave... It has touched so many. You hv done a Beautiful job here on earth.. Its time to rest Love!! Man "Mama D" I Love you so much.. I knw u will keep an eye on Me & my babies!! Love u 2 pieces!!!

Deb F

May 24, 2012

To the family,Darlene was the sister I never had. I'm really going to miss her.

Love you All

May 24, 2012

On Behalf of Dorothy Whitaker & the Maxwell Family, We pray for you all during this difficult time & ask God to bring strength & understanding to you. While this time may be hard & hearts are heavy, remember that God will never leave nor forsake you, Weeping may endure for a night but Joy comes in the morning God bless you all……


Brandy Maxwell/The Maxwell family

Christin

May 24, 2012

I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a loving,caring,understanding person. Her fond memories will live on forever. She was definetly one of a kind, and will be missed and remembered FOREVER!I am so grateful that I had the oppurtunity of knowing such a wonderful person. I love you Darlene!

Harris Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers!

May 24, 2012

Darlene, I appreciated you and what you stood for, God has better a plan now he has opened the door.
Love always, Crystal

Shirlene (Dixon) Smith

May 24, 2012

To the family so sorry for your loss.

Lynn

May 24, 2012

Dear Mahogany & family,
Keep hope, faith & pray daily for both courage and strength. Mahogany you are your fathers child "tight with money & very educated" and you have your mothers "wisdom & strength" with that combination alone just Hold your head high sweetie it will be tuff but you were raised well and will be able to get pass the pain and aches in due time. Do & act as you know both of your parents would expect.

May 24, 2012

To The Harris Family, We are keeping all of you in our prayers. May God grant you peace.

Rev. Evelyn Flewellen
Mt. Vernon Ave Ame Church

Neighbor

May 24, 2012

To the family: I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You will continue to be in my prayers. May God provide you with comfort, peace, and hope; knowing that one day you will see her again.

Sylvester & Freda Harrington

May 23, 2012

The Harris Family,

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends

May 23, 2012

To Darlene's Family,

I remember some of the funny times during our high school years. My heartfelt condolences to all of her loved ones. Darlene will be truly missed.

Cheryl Whitten

Tim O'Cain

May 23, 2012

Condolences and prayers to you all from the O'Cain Family

Chester Fayson

May 23, 2012

To Darlene's Family,

We are truly saddened to hear of Darlene's passing.

Remember that Our Lord left us the Comforter; forever. Grasp hold to all the memories of your love one.

Bishop Fayson & Family

Vickie Humes

May 23, 2012

Darlene was a good friend to me during our school years, My sincere prayers go out to the family... Our dear precious Jesus is our comforter.... We will see you soon Darlene!!!!

May 23, 2012

To the Family, Darlene will truly be missed.My condolences and prayers are with you all. Keep your heads high and your hearts filled with the love which Darlene carried. Alan Bailey -"Sweet"

Aandrea Powell

May 23, 2012

My prayers go out to Tiffany and her family.

Cliff Wiley

May 23, 2012

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Wayne Wiley

May 23, 2012

Rest in peace my friend.

Morris,Rose Chisholm Sr

May 23, 2012

Remembering "Wonderful" times of our yesterdays.....Let it give comfort to you during the present moments,Truly God is good all of the time,Your comforter is but a prayer of faith away.

May 22, 2012

Sorry for your loss
Mick and Connie Cline Marengo Oh.

Gary Scarberry

May 22, 2012

My prayers are with you and your family. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD. Remember we don't loose people if we truly know where they have gone. We'll all be reunited again. God Bless, Gary and Patty Scarberry

Mrs. Dollie

May 22, 2012

May the grace and peace of God keep you at your time of loss. Remember that there is no earthly sorrow that God in heaven cannot heal. Praying continuously for the family.

Edna Allen

May 22, 2012

My condelences to the Harris family.

Janice Greene-Washington

May 22, 2012

Dear Daniels Family:

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Christina F

May 22, 2012

May God provide the family with peace to know you are in the room that he prepared for you.

Simone Leigh

May 22, 2012

You will be missed Miss Darlene. I have nothing but fond and abosolutely the most fun memories being with you, Uncle Fred, Tiff and Hoggy. Prayers are with all of the family during this time. GOD makes no mistakes, but it doesn't heal the hurt. May you all be blessed and cherish the wonderful memories of a superb mother, aunt, sister and dear friend.

Michelle Miller

May 22, 2012

Tiffany I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Let God carry you through your grieving, and know that she loved you and Kasen very much. Keep all your memories close to your heart and cherish them forever.

Jerome Carmon

May 21, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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