Delia Marrs Harris

DELIA MARRS HARRISLong-time resident of Casa Grande, Delia Marrs Harris, passedaway in Austin, Texas, at the age of 93, on June 8, 2017.Delia was born on the family farm in Dewey County near Canton,Oklahoma on October 3, 1923. She was the daughter of Joseph Averyand Josephine Stewart Marrs and the youngest of their seven children. In1936, the Marrs family sold the farm in Oklahoma, moved to Arizona,and settled in Casa Grande where Delia enrolled in Casa Grande HighSchool and graduated in 1941. She then attended Murray State College,in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, where she graduated with a degree in Business.After college, Delia returned to Casa Grande and worked for a local real estate broker, ForestT. Rainey, as his secretary. In 1947, Delia met and married James H. Harris (Jim) from Coolidge,Arizona. She and Jim had three children, and made their life in Casa Grande. Delia worked for theArizona State Department of Economic Security for many years, and later joined Jim when he openedhis own real estate office, where they worked together until retirement.Delia was very involved in the local community for many years and was an active member of theCasa Grande Hospital Auxiliary, the Alpha Epsilon Sorority, and a lifetime member of Eastern Star.She was an avid golfer and was part of the women’s golf group called "The Swingers". She was afabulous cook and baker. Delia loved to travel. She traveled to every state and several countries.She spent the last two years of her life living in Austin, Texas near her daughter, Diane, andnumerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Delia was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, and her six siblings. She is survived by herdaughter, Brenda Holman and son-in-law, Vincent Holman of Cave Creek, AZ; son, Richard H. Harrisof Casa Grande, AZ; and daughter Diane Graham and son-in-law Keith Graham of Austin, TX. She isalso survived by her four loving grandsons: Matthew Holman, Mark Holman, Michael Graham, andEric Graham and by five precious great-grandchildren.Delia and Jim were also surrogate parents to their nieces Donna Johnson Campbell, Joann MarrsWeaver, and Betty Johnson Rowsell. They each became part of the Harris family when they lived withDelia and Jim during their teenage years and attended high school in Casa Grande. Delia also shareda special bond with her niece, Carole Johnson, who cared for her during the last months she lived inher home in Casa Grande.Delia will be forever remembered for her grace, her big heart, her selfless nature, and her radiantsmile. There should be at least one person in each of our lives who always sees the good in us, andDelia was that person in our family. She was our matriarch. We cherished her beyond words, and allof us are immeasurably better off because we had her in our lives.A celebration of Delia’s life will be held at J. Warren Funeral Home, Cole & Maud, The Gardenslocated at 525 N. Peart Road in Casa Grande, Arizona 85122 on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Heart to Heart Hospice, 4009 Bannister Lane Suite100, Austin, TX 78704, or the charity of your choice.