Clara B. Harris

Clara B. Washington Harris

Clara B. Washington Harris of South River, New Jersey, departed her life of 88 years, on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at The Laurels of Charlottesville - Assisted Living Home in Charlottesville, Virginia.

She was born on December 29, 1921, in Earlysville, Virginia, the third of seven children to the late Obie and Gracie Washington.

Left to cherish Clara's memories are her five children, Esterline L. Thomas and son-in-law, Arthur B. Thomas, of Charlottesville, Virginia, Rodney A. Harris Sr. and daughter-in-law, Deborah L. Harris, of South River, New Jersey, Melissa "Cookie" H. Muller and son-in-law, Lemuel C. Muller, of Charlottesville, Virginia, Gary E. Harris and daughter-in-law, Leslie A. Harris, of Callaway, Virginia, and Vera L. Carter and son-in-law, Eddie Carter, of Charlottesville, Virginia; She also leaves behind 14 grandchildren, 26 great- grandchildren, five great- great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Clara is also survived by four brothers, William Washington of Matawan, New Jersey, Percy Washington and sister-in-law, Gwen Washington, George Washington and Frank Washington, all of Keyport, New Jersey.

In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, James E. Harris in 1996; two sisters, Minnie L. Pearson Schenck and Ethel I. Scott in 2002.

For many years, Clara was a dedicated and skilled seamstress, domestic worker and caregiver. She was well-known for her family devotion, charisma, elegance and so much more. She was also a dedicated member of the East Brunswick congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.

The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010, at Anderson Funeral Home, 201 Sandford Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey.

There will be a brief viewing from 10:45 until 11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2010, at East Brunswick Kingdom Hall, 510 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, New Jersey.

Memorial services will be held 10:15 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2010, at East Brunswick Kingdom Hall, 510 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, New Jersey, officiated by Roderick Snowden. The Interment will follow at Clover Leaf Memorial Park Mausoleum on Route 1 S, Woodbridge, New Jersey.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of The Laurels of Charlottesville, Legacy Hospice and JABA for their care and support.

In charge of arrangements and flowers to be sent to Anderson Funeral Home, 201 Sandford Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901, 732-545-7312. Please do not send or bring flowers to Clover Leaf Memorial Park Mausoleum in Woodbridge, New Jersey.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.