Mary Jo Harris
January 5, 1923 ~ June 19, 2015
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Mary Jo Harris, 92, wife of the late Howard Gaston Harris, died Friday, June 19, 2015, at Aston Park Health Care Center.
Mrs. Harris was born in Canton and was a daughter of the late Joe and Connie Penland Childers. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Ray, Frank and Ralph Childers and Rubena Silvers. She was a member of Pole Creek Baptist Church.
Surviving are her sons, Ron Harris (Barbara) of Candler and Bob Harris (Hattie) of Weaverville; sister, Martha Styles; brother, Harold Childers; three grandchildren, Bill Harris (Courtney), Brad Harris (Misti) and Tiffany Houser (Dwayne); great-grandchildren, Tyler Harris, Caden Harris and Conner Harris; and step-granddaughters, Angie Williams and Darlene Propst and their children.
Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon Tuesday at Pole Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Thurman officiating. Interment will follow at Snow Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Pole Creek Baptist Church, 96 Snow Hill Church Road, Candler, NC 28715, or to Snow Hill Cemetery Fund, 84 Snow Hill Church Road, Candler, NC 28715.
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Bob and Ronnie, I can’t think of a time in my life that I have not know your Mother. I loved her dearly. She was truly one of a kind. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
I am sorry that you are grieving the passing of Ms.Mary Jo. Please accept my sincere sympathy. I hope you will find some comfort in Jesus’ promise of the resurrection, when those who are sleeping in death, will be raised up, and restored back to life. (John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15) May the words from these scriptures help ease your pain.
Ron and Bob,
So sorry about your Mom. She was a wonderful lady. I have such good memories of her and your Dad. They are reunited now in a place where there is no more pain and sorrow and we have that blessed assurance that we will be with them forever.
Ron and family,
We are sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss, and hope you are comforted in knowledge that she is with her Lord, and Howard.
Bill and family ~ Sending my thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to each of you in this time of your Grandmother’s Homegoing. What a blessing for her that her suffering has ended and that she is now at Home in the presence of our Lord. May His grace sustain each of you and may He bless, comfort and strengthen you all in these days and weeks ahead.
To all of Mary Jo’s family: What a special lady Mary Jo was and a encourager. She and Howard were such hard workers at Pole Creek – thru the years. She was always there helping him clean the church. She loved to read and I bet if you looked at books in the media center when you signed the cards to check them out – her name would be on about every card/book. Loved to visit her with our friend Nina and we always came away laughing at some of the ‘tales’ she would tell us. Praying for the family. Her smile will be missed. Carolyn and Gerald Stamey
Ron and Barbara so sorry for the loss of your mother. I remember growing up on pole creek and attending church with she and Howard. She was a very lovely lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
So sorry for your loss. Aunt Mary Jo was a very special lady. I have lots of great memories of the times we had gatherings at her and Uncle Howard’s house. My love and prayers are with you all.
Love and prayers to all of Mary Jo’s family. She was such a sweet lady and good friend to Kay (Schocker) at Aston Park. They were so cute together and good for each other during the time they had together — always laughing as they shared funny stories with each other. They were always my entertainment when visiting with Kay!
God is taking good care of both of these precious ladies now~~
Blessings to you all~~
I am so sorry to hear of Mary Jo’s passing. She was one of the sweetest people I have ever known. Our prayers are with all of her family.
I was so honored to spend my early childhood in this home. She treated me with the love of a true christian mother. What a great mom . What a life to the service of our Lord. Thank you Bob and Ron for the chance to spend time in your family’s home.
So sorry! Mary Jo was such a sweet lady. Praying for God’s peace and comfort.
I Loved hearing her adorable stories of her & Howard meeting. She always was so proper & polite.