Mary Elizabeth Harris

Order of Worship Moments of Sharing 12:30 noon ~ 12:55 p.m. Processional Minister & Family Opening Remarks & Invocation C. Morris, Jr. Opening Hymn “It Is Well With My Soul” Minister A. Shuford & Congregation The Reading of Scriptures Old Testament Psalms 90 Minister Shallary Duncan New Testament I Corinthians 15:50-58 C. Morris, Jr. Prayer of Comfort Minister Mack Duncan Solo “His Eye Is On The Sparrow” Lady Erica White Acknowledgement & Reading of the Obituary Brother Larry Harris Special Remarks Brother Raiford Harris ~ Husband Selection Lady Erica White The Message The Reverend Dr. Clement E. Morris, Jr. Recessional “Going Up Yonder” Committal ~Interment ~ Forest Lawn ~ West Cemetery 4601 Freedom Drive Charlotte, NC 28208 Benediction ************************ Mary Elizabeth White Harris, 69, of Charlotte, North Carolina departed this life on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center (Main) Medical I.C.U. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Isaac Allen and Ara Lee White. Mary graduated from York Road High School, Charlotte, North Carolina, “Class of 1966.” She completed courses in Business Administration at C.P.C.C. She worked in retail stores, pulling orders for converse shoes, was a shipping clerk for Zagora Gear Company and Quality Control Inspector for United Coating. In her younger years Mary served as Treasurer for Christian Workers Chapter #301 Order of the Eastern Stars, P.H.A., She was also a Loyal Lady of the Golden Circle Zack Alexander Assembly #35 P.H.A., Charlotte, North Carolina. Mary was hard working, strong, loving and gentle. She loved her family and was deeply devoted to them, especially her sister Sandra whom she and Raiford raised for forty six years with love and commitment. Mary married the love of her life, Raiford Harris in 1968. She grew up in Gethsemane Baptist Church and joined at an early age. She attended Reeder Memorial Baptist Church before her health declined. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Luther Marcquel Harris. Mary leaves to cherish precious memories to her husband, Raiford Harris; son, Reginald Leonard Harris (Mary Ann); daughter, Rhonda H. Simmons (Alvin); sister, Sandra London; one grandson, Reginald L. Gray (Shonte); one Special (Godson), Sean Sturdivant; three brother-in-laws; four sister-in-laws; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. *************************** “Poem” We trust that beyond absence there is presence. That beyond the pain there can be healing. That beyond the brokenness there can be wholeness. That beyond anger there may be peace. That beyond hurting there may be forgiveness. That beyond the word there may be understanding. That through understanding, there is love. ~ Author Unknown Floral Bearers Friends of the Family Pall Bearers Friends of the Family Acknowledgements The family would like to express our sincerest appreciation for all of the love and kindness shown to our family during this difficult time. The cards, prayers, and encouragement have helped to sustain us. A special thank you to the 10th floor Medical I.C.U. team at Carolinas Medical Center ~ Main and Dr.’s Zolax and Thomas and Bettina Woodburn for all of your help, love and understanding. “Tina, you are the BEST.” ~ The Family