Mary Dort Harris

HARRIS, Mary D., 76, of Hanover, went to be with The Lord on Sunday, July 26, 2020. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Eldridge Swearengin; son, Kelvin Swearengin; grandson, "Bubba"; and parents, Alfred and Ida Dort. She is survived by her husband, Jackson Harris Jr.; step-daughter, Teresa Butts; step-sons, Michael Harris and Darren Harris; granddaughters, Elizabeth Shumate, Briana Thomas, Krystle Harris and Michelle Harris; great-granddaughters, Ava Thomas, Amber Harris and Alayna Harris; sisters, Linda Southworth and Susie Dort; and nephews, Benjamin Horrell and Hunter Southworth Jr. Mary retired from Henrico County Human Resources. She was a long time member of Chapel Church of Christ in Montpelier where she taught Sunday School. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 2pm to 4pm and again from 6pm to 8pm at Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Hwy. Ashland, VA 23005. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Nelsen Funeral Home with a graveside service to follow at Woodland Cemetery, 11310 Hanover Ave, Ashland, VA 23005. Condolences may be registered online at www.nelsenashland.com.