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Vera Harris Obituary

HARRIS, VERA 103, of Sanford, FL went to heaven on October 12, 2010. Born August 31,1907 in Orleans, N.Y. Oldest of five. Married Charles Shaver 1933 & moved to CT where they raised two children. 1955 moved to FL & owned & operated the Catalina Hotel, Treasure Island. Widowed in 1960. Later remarried Arthur Habighorst and Floyd Harris who preceded her in death. Recent long time resident of Bram Towers. Vera received Christ in 1956 & became a faithful servant to do whatever God asked. Active member of Nazarene Churches in St. Pete, Longwood & Sanford. Maintained a love for others & a personal glow that sprung from her deep relationship with Christ. Survived by son, Dr. "Chic" Shaver (Nancy), Kansas; daughter, Joanne Prager, Sanford; grandchildren Ron (Lynn), Greg, Kent, Rachel (Kim), Paul (Lori) Miriam (Charlie); great grandchildren Garrett, Allison, Chelsy (Chad), Cambry, Carly,
Cabron; great-great grand-daughter Ckinley, many special nieces & nephews. Memorial service will be held next month, Tuesday, November 16, 7 p.m., Gracepointe Church of the Nazarene, 2581 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford, FL 32773, followed by reception. Orlando Direct Cremation Services, Altamonte Springs, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Gracepointe Church or Vitas Hospice, 2201 Lucien Way, Maitland, FL 32751.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Oct. 17, 2010.

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Jon Carnes

October 28, 2010

Vera Harris was one of the most precious souls I ever had the honor of being a pastor to. She was humble and deeply spiritual. She had a tremendour impact on my life and I use her as an example of what a Christian should be often in my messages. I have the upmost confidence in Vera's relationship with her Lord and am rejoicing at her homegoing even though it brought tears to my eyes to read of her passing. I thank Go this morning that I had the privilege of knowing this wonderful woman.
Jon Carnes

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