Susan K. Harris

Susan K. Harris obituary, Jamestown, NY

Susan K. Harris

Susan Harris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home Inc on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Susan K. Harris, 77, of Ashville, N.Y., passed away on August 12, 2025, at home surrounded by her family after a brief and fierce battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Harris, whom she spent 10 years with before getting married July 27, 1991. They just celebrated their 34-year anniversary. Susan was born on November 2nd, 1947, in Jamestown, N.Y., daughter of Robert and Jane Palmer. She graduated from Jamestown High School in 1966. She had been employed with Falconer Glass and Anderson Cleaners, when she volunteered her time with Bemus Fire Department, Celoron and Ashville Auxiliaries and St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Sue will always be remembered for the love she had for her family and friends. Sue is loved by so many and was always there for you when you needed it. She loved bullhead fishing and living in the woods with her husband and her animals. She was very determined and accomplished many great things in her life. She was an avid reader and loved her computer games. Susan is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Jane Palmer and her brother, Timothy Palmer. Surviving is her daughter: Dawn (Dave) Hammond; her sons: Carmen (Rae) Farrugello and Shawn (Kimberly) Harris; four grandchildren: Leanne (Chris) Carson, Riley Farrugello, Bailey Harris and Kayla Harris; one great-grandchild: Nevaeh; five nieces and nephews: Scott Palmer, Mark Palmer, Becky Palmer, Andrew Palmer and Heather Anderson and many great-nieces and nephews. She is also leaving behind her beloved pets, Jessie and Sadie. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 410 N. Main St., Jamestown, N.Y.14701 or to Chautauqua County Hospice and Palliative Care, 20 W. Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, N.Y. 14750. A memorial service will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Chapel on Friday, August 29th at 1PM. The Rev. Luke Fudor, pastor of the church will officiate. To light a candle or to send condolences to Susan's family, please visit www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com.
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