Born in Tallapoosa County, Alabama she grew up in the Frog Eye community, Alabama.
Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She was loved by all and was affectionately known by all the grandchildren as Meme.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Maggie Pyrene Welch; and her husband of 49 years, James Howard Harry.
She is survived by her 4 children, Donna (Arthur) Alexander, Montgomery, Deborah (Charles) Demski, Montgomery, Bob (Cathy) Harry, Andalusia, AL and Ann (Steve) Sharker, Montgomery; and 3 loving sisters, Sara (Cecil) Bryant, Alexander City, AL, Lenora Jackson, Montgomery and Faye Ward of Amite, LA. She is also survived by 9 Grandchildren, 15 great Grandchildren, and 4 great-great Grandchildren to cherish her memory; and a host of Nieces and Nephews who loved her dearly.
Marie had a deep and loving relationship with her God. She was a good loving and faithful servant to her father in heaven. She was a long time member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 24 at 2:00pm at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, with a Visitation 1 hour prior. Pallbearers will include grandsons, Kevin Alexander, Matthew Harry, Andrew Harry, Benjamin Harry, Raymond Evans, Carl Lyness, Alexander Webb, and Bradley Alexander.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 6610 Vaughn Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Lifeline by B+V Sitter Service and Comfort Care Hospice for their loving kindness shown to our mother.