Mary Harrison

Mary Kilcline Harrison, age 84, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at her residence under the care of Community Hospice.

Mrs. Harrison was born September 20, 1941 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Fredrick Kilcline and the late Evelyn Morris Kilcline. She was known for her gentle spirit and sweet smile, was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, and an avid animal lover. She attended the University of Georgia, where she met her husband of nearly 50 years, the late James Pickett Harrison. Mrs. Harrison was a homemaker for many years before attending South Georgia State College, where she received an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing and graduated at the top of her class. She diligently served as a nurse for more than 25 years at Meadows Regional Hospital in Vidalia.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathleen Harrison; son, Lance Pickett Harrison; her only grandson, Chance Harper.

Survivors include her daughter, Teresa (Warren) Coleman of Hazlehurst; granddaughters, Kayla Harper (fiancé, Blake Wright) of Hazlehurst, Morgan (Weston) Powell of Hazlehurst, Macy Coleman of Richmond Hill and Sidney Harrison of Hazlehurst; great grandchildren, Triston Sellers, Crew Powell and Case Powell; special friends, Brenda Moody, Gayle Wooten, Carolyn Thomas, Nicole Boatright, and Wendy Cooper; and her loving care givers, Pearl Faison and Nancy Jsckson.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Rodney Porter and Gayle Wooten officiating.

Inurnment will be in Hazlehurst City Cemetery at a later time.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Voices of Hazlehurst Animal Shelter, P. O. Box 589, Hazlehurst, GA 31539 or St. Jude’s’s Children’s Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.