Mrs. Gracie M. Harris

***A SERVICE IN LOVING MEMORY FOR MRS. GRACIE M. HARRIS WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2023 AT SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH IN KALAMAZOO. *****PLEASE NOTE***PUBLIC VIEWING FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS WILL BE HELD 4:00 P.M.TO 6:00 P.M. THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 AT OUR FUNERAL HOME (VISITATIONS & SERVICE TIMES, LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS ARE LISTED BELOW) ****MASKS ARE OPTIONAL---HAND SANITIZER WILL BE PROVIDED AT FUNERAL HOME AND CHURCH**** ____________________________ THE OBITUARY Mrs. Gracie M. Harris passed away on August 7, 2023. She was born July 19, 1936, the eldest daughter of Mr. Willie and Anell Williams in Columbus, Georgia. Gracie became a Christian at a young age and joined Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church where she served faithfully. She graduated from Thomaston Training School in 1954 and worked at Upson County Hospital until she married Willie Harris on July 12, 1961. During their marriage two sons were born, Alphonso and Mark. Gracie joined Second Missionary Baptist Church soon after relocating to Kalamazoo, MI. She was a member for over 60 years and served as a Sunday school teacher, senior usher, health ministry, volunteer parish nurse, and finance committee. She was employed as a nurse’s aide, nurse technician, LPN, and RN for several years at Bronson Hospital’s ICU. She was also a member of toastmaster international, the Bronson School of Nursing alumni association, and the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation. She was often called “Grace” which fit her nice and forgiving personality. She was employed at Bronson Methodist Hospital until her retirement in 1995. She then became a foster grandparent assisting young children who often called her “Grandma Gracie.” Preceding her in death were her parents Willie Williams, Sr. and Anell Williams, brother JD Williams, 2 sisters Gaynell Walden and Lucille Williams, and youngest son Mark Harris. She is survived by her oldest son Alphonso Harris, sister-in-law, Cathy Dungey, and siblings Josephine Morgan, Edward Williams, Rev. Willis (Diane) Williams, and Randy Williams; grandchildren, André, Andrea, Alexis, Jay, and Carmela Harris, great-grandson Zecaryah Barker, 1st cousin, Willie Henry (Lillie) Williams, and daughter-in-law, Tennie Williams-Harris. Also, host of nieces, nephews, friends, and special friend Bettie Edmonds.

Mrs. Gracie M. Harris

July 19, 1936 - August 7, 2023