Mother Veola Harris

Mother Veola Harris obituary

Mother Veola Harris

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Oct

18

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. John Missionary Baptist Church

37 Edward Street, Rochester, NY

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Oct

18

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

St. John Missionary Baptist Church

37 Edward Street, Rochester, NY

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Oct

18

Interment

Riverside Cemetery – Veterans Reserve

Rochester, NY

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Veola Harris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dierna Funeral Home - Rochester on Oct. 13, 2025.

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Mother Veola Harris, a devoted woman of faith and love, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, with her beloved daughter by her side. Born on October 31, 1943, she lived a life rooted in grace, compassion, and service to others.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis James Harris. Mother Harris leaves behind a legacy cherished by her children, Virgil Harris and Violet Harris-Hill; her grandchildren, LaShondra Harris and Jamal Harris; and her adored great-grandson, Justice Paige. She is also survived by her beloved sisters and one brother, nieces, nephews, extended family, and many dear friends, including her cherished St. John Missionary Baptist Church family.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 18th at 12:00 PM, with visitation from 10:00 AM to Noon, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 37 Edward Street, Rochester, NY. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery – Veterans Reserve.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

18

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. John Missionary Baptist Church

37 Edward Street, Rochester, NY

Send Flowers

Oct

18

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

St. John Missionary Baptist Church

37 Edward Street, Rochester, NY

Send Flowers

Oct

18

Interment

Riverside Cemetery – Veterans Reserve

Rochester, NY

Send Flowers