Vamila "Granny" Harai

Vamila "Granny" Harai obituary

Vamila "Granny" Harai

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363 East Main Street, Newport, TN 37821

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Vamila Harai Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Manes Funeral Home Inc. - Newport on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Vamila "Granny" Harai, age 95, of Cosby, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmas Harai; parents, Calvin and Ellen McMahan; children, Ruby McGaha, Mitchell Presnell, Darrell Presnell; grandchildren Tabitha Presnell, Marie Presnell, Michell Ray Presnell, Jr; great-grandchildren, Marina Cureton and Tanner Cureton. She is survived by her sons, Lindsey Presnell and Chester Presnell; daughters, Patricia (Donald) Spurgeon, Kathy Presnell and Janie Allen; stepdaughter, Dale Marie Burke; many grandchildren, many great-grandchildren; also, many other family friends and her church family. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Friday, August 22, 2025, with the funeral service following at 6:00 pm in Manes Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Ben Watts officiating. Burial will be held at10:00 am on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Waters Large Cemetery. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements with Manes Funeral Home.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

22

Service

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Manes Funeral Home Chapel

363 East Main Street, Newport, TN 37821

Send Flowers

Aug

22

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

Manes Funeral Home Chapel

363 East Main Street, Newport, TN 37821

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.