Marlene E Harris

In 1962 Marlene relocated to San Francisco, California with her husband, Sam Harris and two children. In 1984, Marlene and Sam bought a home in Clearlake, California. She commuted between San Francisco and Clearlake for about 4 years to work until she retired in 1990 to stay home and raise her two foster children which she later adopted.

Marlene was a faithful member of Praises of Zion Baptist Church and enjoyed worshipping and fellowshipping with her church family. She was one of the last founding members of Praises of Zion. As part of the church she organized the first junior choir, was an usher, was on the mission board and head of the kitchen for many years.

Marlene enjoyed cooking, fishing, bar b queing, being with family and friends and also loved to shop.

Marlene leaves to cherish her memory, three children: Sheila, Doyle and Marshawn Harris, all of Clearlake, California; six grand children: Joseph Noel, Anthony Hollomon, Natasha Holloman, Tierra Holloman and Jonell Morris; 7 great grand children; 5 brothers and sisters: Ida Faye Harris, James Duncan, Gloria Gulley, Jewelene Gulley, Charles Gulley and a host of nieces and nephews. She wad preceded in death by her husband Sam Harris; son, Jerry Duncan and daughter Sandra Morris.