Helen Marie Harris, 78, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on November 2, 2026. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 19, 1948, Helen was the daughter of James Hudson and Clara Robertson and the oldest of five children. Throughout her life, she was deeply beloved—remembered for the steady diligence with which she met each day, the honesty that guided her choices, and the kind-hearted way she treated others.
Helen devoted twenty-five years of hard-working service to the Post Office, building a career marked by reliability and integrity until her retirement. Those who knew Helen understood that her strength was often quiet and consistent, shown in the way she carried responsibilities faithfully and cared for the people around her with sincere warmth.
An avid reader, Helen found comfort and meaning in books, reflecting a thoughtful spirit and a lifelong appreciation for learning and reflection.
Helen was preceded in death by her Clara Robertson, (mother); James D Hudson, (father); Beverly Anderson (sister); and Keith Johnson (grandson).
She is survived by Latonia "Renee" Harris (daughter); LaKeisha Johnson (granddaughter); great-grandsons - Kyrie Davis, Devyn Colley, and Keith Colley; sisters - JoAnne Robertson and Patricia Robertson, Brother - John "Sunny" Robertson, and a host of nieces and nephews, friends and family.
