Wednesday, August 23, 2023 10:42 am

Monday, August 14, 2023, after 85 years, Mary "Helen" Williams Harris entered the loving embrace of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was born April 8, 1938 in Rutherford County to Charles and Mary Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years. Cecil Lee Harris, her brothers, Bobby, David, Larry, Tom and Marshall.

She is survived by her children, Wanda Kendrick (Tommy), Kathy Grant (Tim), Rick Harris (Sheila), Mark Harris (Sandy); ten grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Barbara Cook.

She attended Cool Springs High School and retired from AFA corporation. She was faithful to God and her church.

The funeral service was held August 17 at Florence Baptist Church with Rev. Daniel Selman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations requested to Florence Baptist Church, 201 S. Broadway, Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.