Mrs. Willene Harris, age 87, of Lithia Springs, Georgia passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018. A native of Georgia, she was born September 17, 1930 in Nashville, Georgia. She was very proud of the fact that when she graduated high school, she had the honor of having never missed a single day of school. Mrs. Harris retired from Sears & Roebuck after 30 years of service. She enjoyed word search puzzles and spending time with her family, and her beloved canine companion, Sampson. She was a faithful and devoted member of the Church of God for over 65 years.
Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Reverend Carl Harris; and her parents, James and Nancy Moore Fender.
She is survived by her sons, Al (Rosana) Harris and Andy (Regina) Harris; daughter, Angie (Ron) Maxwell; sisters, Mable Mullis, Barbara Barnett and Laverne Anthony; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; as well as numerous other family and friends.
Willene's children would like to recognize two special caregivers: Daylin Davis and Justine Harris. Our appreciation of your continuous and unselfish giving of your time to help care for your "Meme" cannot even be expressed. We will always be thankful for your love, help, and support.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, April 20, 2018 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The funeral service will be Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 3:00 PM in the Rosehaven Chapel. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Smyrna, Georgia.
Flowers accepted or donations may be made in memory of Mrs. Harris to Lithia Springs Church of God, 3900 Veterans Memorial Highway, Lithia Springs, GA 30122.
Those who wish to express condolences or share a special memory may do so online at www.whitleygarner.com
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