CHARLIE HARRIS
Charlie R. Harris, age 85, of Linden, Texas went to be with the Lord, Monday, December 7, 2020, in an Atlanta, Texas hospital. Charlie was born June 30, 1935, in Linden, to J. R. ( Jim) and Charlie Mae Crow. She was a member of the Linden United Methodist Church and was owner/operator of Capitol Florist for over 25 years. Prior to owning Capitol Florist, Charlei worked at Benny’s Dress Shop as a sales consultant and buyer. She started working at Benny’s Dress Shop while still in high school. She graduated from Linden High School where she was active in the band. Charlie was drum major all four of her high school years. She loved and supported the Linden-Kildare Tigers all of her life.
Charlie’s love of music and performing carried over into her adult life. She loved and supported Music City Texas for many years. She volunteered as the door greeter. She loved to welcome everyone to Music City Texas and give them a big hug.
Charlie was a wife, a mother, a daughter, and a friend. The highlight of her day was spending time with friends and family. She truly never met a stranger. If you had a few minutes she would tell you all about Linden, the town she loved so much, and all about the wonderful people who lived there.
She is preceded in death by her parents, J.R. (Jim) and Charlie Mae Crow; her son, Brad Harris; one grandson, James Reece Harris; one sister, Marsha Reece Crow; one sister-in-law, Pat Harris; and two brothers-in-law, Raymond Harris and Neal Birmingham.
She is survived by her husband, Lewis Kerlin Harris of Linden, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Bernadette Harris of Linden, Texas; one grandson, Brian Quaid and wife Jeanna of Sims, Texas; one greatgranddaughter, Jacee Quaid of Linden, Texas; one sister-in-law, Joan and Bob McCord of Atlanta, Texas; one brother-in-law, James Harris of Linden, Texas; and a number of nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 10, 2020, at the Linden Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home with Pastor Kelly Krone officiating. There will be a walk-thru visitation Wednesday, December 9, 2020, from noon until 5 p.m., at the funeral home where the registry book will be available for signatures.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the Linden United Methodist Church, p.o. box 338 Linden, TX 75563 or ALSAC/ St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
An online guest book may be signed at www.reederdavis.com