Mrs. Freddie Mae Harris

Freddie Mae McBride was born to Joe McBride and Ida Toins McBride on January 7, 1921. She attended school in Caldwell (Burleson County), Texas and Ferris (Ellis County), Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Arvilla Harris, Sr., son Charles Lavall Harris, daughter Bobbie Faye Harris and the following brothers and sisters: Sadie McBride, Cleveland McBride, Arthur McBride, James McBride, Ernest McBride, Eddie McBride, Emmie Williams, Doretta Smith and Bessie Cliff. In 1949, Freddie Mae united in Holy Matrimony to Arvilla Harris. To this union three children were born. Freddie Mae accepted Christ at an early age. She joined Corinth Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor S. M. Harnsberry and remained a faithful member under the leadership of Pastor U. C. Barnes, Sr. Upon moving to Houston, Texas with her daughter, she worshipped under watch care with Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Edwin A. Davis. She was a faithful member for more than sixty years. Her devoted time was served as Sunday School teacher, Baptist Training Union (BTU) teacher, Mission 1 President, a member of the Mission Chorus and a member of the Lincoln District Association Mission 1. Freddie Mae was affectionately called Madea, Granny, Grandma and Aunt Freddie Mae. Madea's favorite hymn was His Eye is on the Sparrow. Her favorite pass-time was listening to old time gospel music cassette tapes while looking at memorable pictures of family and friends. She collected newspaper articles, programs and certificates of the major accomplishments of others as well. Everyone knew that if they wanted those good 'ole tea cakes and peanut butter cookies they could count on her to bake her favorites. She would even provide the recipe if you wanted it! Those left to cherish her memories are: her brother David McBride of Houston, Texas and sister Delilah House of Temple, Texas; son Arvilla Harris Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colorado; daughters, Bettie (George) Nelson of Houston, Texas and Pearl Martin of Richmond, California; grandchildren Jabbar (Debra) Harris of Denver, Colorado, Dwayne (Angie) Harris of Salt Lake City, Utah, Darren Harris of New Albany, Indiana, Avis (Fantez) Jones and Katrina Robinson of Houston, Texas, Patriece Martin and Tracey Martin of Oakland, California, Tambra Martin and Shauna (Josh) Dabney of Atlanta, Georgia, Emily Moffett and Nikea Moffett of Houston, Texas and Allison Nelson of Bronx, New York; thirteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.