Martha Taylor Harris
May 18, 1924 ~ December 29, 2009
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Martha Taylor Harris, 85, of Arden, died Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late J.O. Taylor and Cleo Johnston Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Edward Harris, who died in 2005; one brother, James Taylor, Jr. and one sister, Catherine Merrill.
She was retired from Olin Mills after several years of service and was a member of Oak Grove Christian Church. Her family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center for their compassionate care of Martha.
She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Harris, of Barnardsville; one brother, George Taylor and his wife, Betty, of Fruitland as well as nieces, nephews and several other family members.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 31, 2009 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.
Entombment will follow in the Shepherd Memorial Park Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM on Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215-3220.
We are sorry to hear about Aunt Martha passing. Our thoughts and prayors are with the family.
Barbara- Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Your mom was very special to me, a true friend throughout the years. Love and prayers, Ruby.
Dear Barbara and Family,
We were sorry to read of Martha’s passing. She was a lovely Lady. Your parents were good friends of my parents, and they worked and had fun together at Olin Corp. I think back to good memories of when we lived in Raleigh, and they came down with my parents for the week-in to the state fair. What fun we had.
Each of you are in our thoughts and payers.
Remember the great memories, and put your trust in the Lord.
Love and prayers,
John and Lorraine Emory Lambert
Barbara Jean-I have memories of what sweet neighbors your parents and you were to Grandmother Ingram and of visits that we had between our adjoining back yards on Long Shoals Road. Your parents always kept a lovely home and were known as good and hard working folks. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
DEAR BARBARA,
WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOU MOTHER. WE ARE PRAYING THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU PEACE THAT ONLY HE CAN. WE LOVE YOU, LOVE MICHAEL SUSAN @ PAUL DILLINGHAM
My condolences go out to the family and especially to Barbara Jean. My mother and grandmother, Elizabeth I. Herzberg and June Ingram, were neighbors and long time friends of the Harris family. I will remember you in my prayers.
Barbara Jean (our big sister), my deepest condolences. We were so fortunate to have you as neighbors on Long Shoals Rd. Martha & Johnny were wonderful people. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love, Laura
To Barbara- So sorry to hear of the death of Aunt Mot. She used to make me feel so special when I was a little kid. Hope you are doing well after the passing of both parents. Sorry I didn’t see the obituary in time for the funeral. Love to you, Barbara, from JC and Cynthia
barbara
i am so very sorry to see that martha has passed on, i am just now reading her obit, otherwise, i would have been there for you.
i always loved your mom and dad,
they were the nicest customers
when they shopped at ingles, skyland long ago, i will never forget them. hope you will remember the good times in your life, this will help you get through this trying time. please stay in touch.