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Mildred Harris Obituary
Utica
Mildred Wilson Harris, 83, departed this life suddenly on Sunday, October 23, 2011. She was born on September 14, 1928, in Houston County, AL, to the late Theodore and Effie Dora (Garrard) Wilson. She married the late Roy Harris in 1953 and obtained her education at the Utica School of Commerce. Mrs. Harris came to Utica in 1946 and joined St. Paul's Baptist Church in 1951, where she served faithfully for 60 years. Her duties in the church included Sunday School Teacher, Church Secretary (spanning the tenure of five Pastors), Church Historian, member of the Deaconess Board, and the Missionary Society & Search Committee. She was formerly employed by Hotel Utica, the Savings Bank of Utica, Utica Public School System, Griffiss Air Force Base and the Visiting Nurse's Association. Mildred was considered a pillar of the community as well as the church. As a devoted Christian, she served as a trusted friend and a confidant to all who knew her. She was the original founder of Uticas Octavo Social Club. She served on boards of the Cosmopolitan Center, Uticas YWCA, Oneida County Home Extension Service, NAACP, Church Women United and countless civic and community activities. Mrs. Harris leaves to cherish her memory two children, Senior Chief Carleton (Michelle), US Navy, San Diego, CA, and Janet, Utica, NY; one brother, Theodore R. (Joyce) Wilson, Jr., Stone Mountain, GA; two sisters, Ernestine Wilson, Stone Mountain, GA, and Loretta Johnson, Utica, NY; two brothers-in-law, Blanton White, East Orange, NJ, and E.J. (Eddie-Lee) Harris, Chicago, IL; two sisters-in-law, Catherine Alison and Marie Jenkins, both of Detroit, MI; close personal friends, Mrs. Barbara Allen, Portsmouth, VA, Mrs. Mildred Burke, Mrs. Beulah Thompson and Mrs. Brenda Fudge, all of Utica, NY; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, Godchildren, church family and friends. She was predeceased by five sisters, Beulah Mae (Blanton) White, Ruby Lois Oliver, Dorothy Jean (Rev. Willie James) Betton and Mabel Wilson; one brother, Ralph Wilson; and three brothers-in-law, German Sam Holloway, Alter Lee Boykin and Gordon Johnson. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to T. Revels-Gibson Funeral Home, 144 EagleStreet, Utica, NY. Viewing will be held on Friday, October 28, at St. Paul's Baptist Church, 219 Leah Street, Utica, NY, from 12-1 p.m. Funeral services will immediately follow.
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Lois
October 20, 2025
Miss you so much Aunt Mildred.
Lois Betton
October 20, 2022
Even though it has been 11 years since you have been gone I still miss you and your sweet spirit. Love never dies.
Kimberly Furgol
October 29, 2011
Janet & Family, I am very sorry for the loss of your mother. My heart goes out to you at this sad time. May you know that she is in a wonderful place and with you always. Love Always, Kimberly Furgol & Family
Rev.& Mrs. Arthur Gary
October 28, 2011
To The Harris Family: Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Look to the hills for your strength. Deaconess Harris touch so many lifes and gave her services to the church and to her community and most of all to her family. Family, I want you all to know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
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October 28, 2011
To the Harris and Wilson family, may God be with you during this time of loss and sorrow. Mrs Harris was a woman of great dignity and a role model for those committed to a life of service. She will always be remembered for her warmth and a life well lived.
Dr William Oliver
Indianapolis, Indiana
Percy & Mary Rouse
October 28, 2011
Mildred Harris was all that her notice of Home-Going expressed in the Utica Observer and so much more. Years ago she and Roy received us into their household as tenants however, we were treated more like family. We shall always remember her warmth and Chritian Charity toward us. We trust and know, that she is on the "streets of Glory" with our Lord and Savior. To the family; God will give you strength.
Johnetta Snyder
October 27, 2011
Deac. Harris was an angel to, me she helped me through some difficult issues in my life. I will surely miss her.
Love,
Johnetta Snyder
S. Diane Betton
October 27, 2011
Aunt Mildred, you will be greatly missed by all who know you. You were always so caring and kind. Always thinking of others before yourself. Now you are home, where there is no more pain or suffering. Love you much. -- Your niece & Goddaughter
Mr & Mrs Keith D Webb Sr. & Family
October 26, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Lois Betton
October 26, 2011
I love you Aunt Mildred.
October 26, 2011
To Mrs Harris Family. Although its difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Jimmie Conner and Family.
October 26, 2011
Mrs. Harris, when i think of the song Let Jesus Lead You all the way from earth to heaven. Thats exactly what u did, you lived a christian life. You were a source of strength for alot of people. I will miss talking, laughing and hanging out with you. Thanks for being such an inspiration and example in my life. I know you are sitting at the savior feet with your angel wings. RIP you've earn your reward. Love Brenda Fudge
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