Ella Harris passed
Tuesday, December 5, 2000 peacefully at home.
Born April 5, 1910
in Octagon, Alabama. Predeceased by husband Rev. W.H. Harris, and son
John Harris. Active member of Mt. Vernon Avenue A.M.E. Church and the
Essie Hamilton Missionary Society of the church.
Member of the Order
of Eastern Star Grace Chapter 100, member of the A.M.E. and
Interdenominational Ministers Wives and Widows of Columbus and
Vicinity.
She leaves to
cherish her memory, children, Rufus (Elizabeth), Willie (Gloria), Evelyn
Duncan and daughter-in-law, Wilhelmina Harris of Dayton, Oh., Jacqueline
(Clifton) Gravely of New York, Donald (Hester), and Marvin of Columbus,
Oh., brother, Clifford (Helen) Barnett of Connecticut; grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews.
Homegoing service
Saturday 10 a.m. at Mt. Vernon Ave A.M.E. Church, 1127 Mt. Vernon
Avenue. pastor William S. Wheatley, officiating. Mrs. Harris will lie in
state Friday, 12-4 p.m., at DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long
Street and after 5 p.m. at the church where the family will receive
friends 7-9 p.m. Eastern Star Services begin at 7:30 p.m. Interment
Eastlawn Cemetery.
