Mary Alexander Harris' Obituary
Mrs. Mary Alexander Harris, 82, a resident of The Haven in Highland Creek and formerly of South Main Street, Kannapolis, died Monday, October 25, 2004, at University Medical Center in Charlotte following two days of serious illness.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2004, at Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church. Rev. Richard A. Rhoades and Rev. Hoke H. Ritchie will officiate. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Harris was born May 26, 1922 in Kannapolis. She was the daughter of the late Charles D. Alexander and Pearl Robinson Alexander. She was a lifelong member of Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church where she served as a Sunday School Secretary and Treasurer, and worked with the primary department for many years. She was a member of the Gladys Happer Circle and WELCA. She also served with the NorthEast Medical Center Auxiliary and was a Cub Scout den mother and also enjoyed working with crafts.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Harris, Jr., in December 2003 and a brother, Charlie D. Alexander.
Mrs. Harris is survived by three sons, Richard A. Harris and his wife, Sandy, of Charlotte, James H. Harris, III and his wife, Susan, of Kannapolis, Larry D. Harris of Newton, NC; two brothers, Kenneth Alexander and James Alexander, both of Salisbury, NC; five grandchildren, Allison H. Nelms, Matthew Harris, Alexis Harris, Kristen Harris, and Richard Harris, Jr.
Memorials may be sent to Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church, 101 Vance Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081.
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