She was born on May 6, 1924, the daughter of Olya Russell Cobb and Patty Spence Cobb.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, John Henry Harris, Jr. 

She is survived by two sons, John Henry Harris III (Kathy) of Tarboro and their two sons, John Brock Harris (Kira) of Matthews, NC, and Tyler Spence Harris (Sonja) of Elkins Park, PA; Reuben Marshall Harris (Boyd) of Rocky Mount and their three daughters, Louise Josey Harris Kasper (Todd) of Raleigh, Laura Marshall Harris Thompson (Hank) of Pinehurst and Mary Boyd Gregory Harris (fiancé, Christopher Chenery) of Winston Salem, and five great grandchildren.

 She is also survived by two brothers, Olya Russell Cobb, Jr. (Margaret) of Hickory, Clifton White Cobb (JoAnn) of Weldon, and one sister, Hazel Cobb Taylor of Roanoke Rapids as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  

 The family will meet at Hockaday Funeral Home at 507 US Highway 158, Roanoke Rapids,   at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2015.  A graveside service celebrating her life will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Weldon at 11:00 a.m.  The family will visit with friends following the service.

 Memorials may be made to Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 South Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or to the charity of one’s choice. 

 Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com