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1938
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2025
Nancy Harris Obituary
Nancy graduated from Aquinas High School in 1956 with a diploma degree. She also attended Western Wisconsin Technical College in La Crosse, WI, earning an associate degree in 1977.
She was an executive secretary for Catholic Charities in Wisconsin and Virginia from 1976 to 1997. Other passions that were important to her were her love of family, traveling, many friendships and church community. Nancy championed the annual ANF Rosary Rally, and Flame of Love Devotion. She also supported multiple pro-life organizations: Mary's Choice Maternity Home, and Divine Mercy Care. She volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul charity.
She was born to Julius E. Platz and Clara M. Platz (Young)-La Crosse, WI. She married Joe Harvey D "Joe" Harris on 12/26/1994 in Richmond, VA. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Harvey D "Joe" Harris. Her parents Julius and Clara Platz. Also, her siblings; Shirley (Bob) Pretasky, Sally (Gerald) Renstrom. Sister-in-Law Norma Platz.
She is survived by 6 children: Kathy (Randall) Weakley, Mike (Julie) Glotz, Gary (Tammy) Glotz, Sue (Dean) Piccirilli, Peggy (Steve) Bobick, Paul (Nina) Glotz. Stepdaughter Lisa (William)White. She is also survived by 14 Grand Children and 15 Great Grand Children (2 more on the way). Brothers, Jim Platz and Roy (Carol) Platz.
Services will be at St. Michael's The Archangel Catholic Church, 4491 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060 on Wednesday December 10th, 2025. Visitation 930 a.m. Rosary 10 a.m. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m., followed by internment in the Columbarium. Luncheon to follow in the social hall.
In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to St. Michael's by visiting saint-mikes.org/together-initiative (Make a gift) or to Mary's Choice Christian Maternity support at e-mail: [email protected].
The family would like to thank Bon Secours Hospice for their short but attentive care.
"God is my Shepherd so nothing shall I want, I rest in the meadows of faithfulness and love, I walk by the quiet waters of peace." Psalm 23.
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Mike and Barb Pretasky
December 9, 2025
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother and father. A donation in their memory has been made to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mike and Barb Pretasky
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Mitch and Billie Kay Hartson
December 7, 2025
Billie Kay and I enjoyed the many times we were able to spend time with Nancy; mostly on dinner occasions. She was a very committed Catholic who set a great example for her children, grand children and great grandchildren. We shall miss her great smile and spirit. Mitch and Billie Kay Hartson
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