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Dr. Janel K. Harris

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Janel Harris Obituary

Published by Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Homes - Macomb on Dec. 13, 2019.

Dr. Harris was born on March 20, 1949 and passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019. She earned a B.S. in Psychology from Western Illinois University in 1975, and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Western Michigan University in 1985. Visitation will be held at 1:00 pm, with services to immediately follow at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 16, 2019 at the First Presbyterian Church of Macomb, where Janel served as a Deacon, Moderator of the Deacons, and Co-Facilitator of a Discernment Process for the Session. Following a private burial at the Kenner plot at Oakwood Cemetery, a reception will take place at the church at 3:30 pm. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Macomb or to a private fund to help preserve her farm as a natural space.

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December 16, 2019

Sara Wood Wood posted to the memorial.

December 16, 2019

Leanna Loomer posted to the memorial.

December 15, 2019

Steve Sussman posted to the memorial.

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Sara Wood Wood

December 16, 2019

Janel excelled at many endeavors. Sorry snow is keeping me from seeing again daughters of dear friend, Kay Harris. Wishing all of you peace. Please keep us informed about family.

Leanna Loomer

December 16, 2019

Janel and I were Best Friends Forever (BFFs) throughout grade and high school. We went through Beatlemania, folk singing, church camp, the Presbyterian Church in Macomb, everything kids and teenagers. She was always the best and kindest person. I saw her whenever I was in Macomb and spoke on the phone recently. Her passing leaves a hole in my heart. My deepest sympathy to Jean, Emily and Tom. Macomb has lost one of its finest citizens. I hope we see each other again, Janel. I love you dearly.

Steve Sussman

December 15, 2019

Janel was a great friend; really a sister to me. We traveled together back in our residency in Mississippi at the VA and UMC Consortium. These were among the most innocent and yet exciting adventures I have ever had. We stayed in touch ever since, for the last 36 years. I attended her wedding. I last spoke with her a few months ago. Her spirit was full of life, her mind was brilliant as ever. She always brought out the very best in me. She was always honest, direct, compassionate, tolerant, a loyal student of applied behavioral analysis, a fine researcher and clinician, a truly decent human being.

The Staff of Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home

December 12, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.