Barbara Ann Mikeal Harris

Born on September 4, 1934 in Lenoir, NC, Barbara lived a life filled with love, laughter, faith, kindness and adventure. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose presence touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Throughout her life, Barbara was known for her love of travel, her faith in her Lord and Savior, and her tirelessly working at her church with her family and friends on fundraisers and other activities. She was known as an excellent cook, especially her roast that was far supreme of others.

Barbara was deeply devoted to her family and cherished every moment spent with loved ones. She is survived by her son, Wesley A. Harris (Melissa), her daughter, Teresa Aldred (Chris), two grandsons, Jaemon Beverley (Cassie), and Cameron Harris (Hannah), three great-grandchildren, Ava Beverley, Levi Beverley, and Gwendolyn Harris. She is also survived by her sister, Judy Gilliland and brother, David Mikeal and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, L.C. Harris, father, Russell Mikeal, her mother Virginia H. Mikeal, brother Bruce Mikeal, and two sisters, Shelby Jean Barringer, and Joan Neal.

Barbara was a faithful member of the South Lenoir Church of God during most of her life. In later years she joined the Heritage Pentecostal Church in Lenoir, NC where she continued to worship until her move to a nursing facility in Hickory, NC.

Those who knew Barbara will remember her for her kind heart, strong faith, generosity and love for her family.

Though she may no longer walk beside us, the love she shared and the memories she created will live in our hearts forever.

In keeping with our mother’s wishes, we will have a graveside service on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Blue Ridge Memorial Park in Lenoir, NC at 3:00pm. Our longtime family friend, Howard Smith, will officiate the service along with mom’s cherished pastor, Joe Holden.

Flowers may be sent to Pendry’s Funeral Home in Lenoir, NC.

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14:3

Forever loved, forever missed, and never forgotten.