Virginia P. Harris

Virginia P. Harris, 91, Mooresville, passed away peacefully at home May 12, 2017. Mrs. Harris was born April 20, 1926, in Odon, to the late Emerson and Viola (Kinnaman) Shake.

She graduated from Odon High School and married her late husband, Joseph J. Harris on February 17, 1945. Virginia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of Life Pointe Community Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Harris also enjoyed her euchre club, playing bingo, fishing, camping, quilting, and crocheting. She was a great cook and an accomplished seamstress. Virginia will be fondly remembered by her loving family and many friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, William, Dennis, Elmer, Albert, Don Ray, and Sarah.

Survivors include her children, Larry Harris (Linda) of California, Connie Norton (Dennis) of Mooresville, Peggy Pridemore (Steve) of Southport, Dennis Harris (Elsie) of Mooresville, and Terri Bennett (Mike) of Mooresville; siblings, Jay Shake, Helen Carter, and Grace Carrico; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren.

Friends and family will gather from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in the chapel at
Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, and envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.