Annie Lorraine Harrison

Annie Lorraine Harrison was born January 25, 1924, in Dallas, Texas, to the parentage of Edward Crenshaw and Melissa Louise Carter. She attended Dallas Public Schools. She worked in a private home for most of her life. Sister Harrison united with the Greater El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in the early 60s under the leadership of Pastor F. D. Davis. She served as a faithful member of the Greater El Bethel Missionary Baptist church for over 50 years under Pastor Davis, Rev. Dr. C.C. McNealy, Jr. and current pastor, Rev. Dr. William D. McNealy. Sister Harrison, known by many as “Aunt Lorraine” or “Bigmama”, served on the Usher Board, The Mothers Board, The Mission, The Youth Department and the Choir. She was a constant fixture in the worship service and was actively working in her various ministries up until her final Sunday at church, January 25, 2015, her 91st birthday. Sister Harrison loved life, her family, her church, but most of all she loved God. Prior to her passing, she rededicated her life to Christ, a testament of her faithfulness to God. She always had a kind word and would encourage others. She had a kind heart, a good spirit and was a fun person. She loved to dance, read novels, working jigsaw puzzles, talk with and spend time with friends and family. Her Father, Edward Crenshaw; her mother, Melissa L. Carter; five siblings, Edna Carter, Roxie Crenshaw, Eddie Crenshaw, Billie Jean Weatherall and Lilly Beatrice Kincade, all preceded her in death. Sister Annie L. Harrison leaves to honor her memory, her husband, Dewitt Harrison; one son, Arthur Lee Ford; four grandchildren, Carolyn Sue Ford, Tommy Lee ‘Michael’ Ford, Arthur Ray Ford and Sandra Kay Davis (Duane); one great-granddaughter, Sa’Carol Sandyelle Ford; four great-grandsons, Tony Taylor, Tommy Williams, Brandon Keith Ford (Tabitha), Marcus Deon Ford; two great-great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Kelis Ford and Bronx Kelilah Ford; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and many extended family, The McGrew’s, The Staccio’s, The Husser’s, Barbara and Lakendra Turner, Tony, Carla and the Morton Clan, The McKinney’s, Damiele ‘Gabbie’ Fleming and The “Girls”, Kira, Shemetria, Kimberly, Samantha and Dawn.