Obituary for Joe Ellen Harris
Sister Joe Ellen (Jackson) Harris, 75, of Bainbridge, was given her angel wings on Sunday, April 27, 2014. Joe Ellen was born February 8, 1939 in Amsterdam, Georgia to the late Reggie Jackson, Sr., and Lou Ellen Jackson. She joined Smith Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she confessed Christ at an early age. She was also educated in the Decatur County Public School System receiving her high school diploma from Mt. Moriah High School in 1958. In 1958, she married the late Sam Harris, Jr., and to that union, four children were born. Joe Ellen was employed at Jack Winters as a seamstress and Henderson Grocery Store as a cook. During that time, she developed a strong love for gospel music - singing in church choirs and singing in two gospel groups, the Harris Family Singing Starlites and the New Singing Stars. Joe Ellen also served as the Church Secretary and the Sunday School Teacher at Smith Grove for many years. Leading up to her passing, she truly enjoyed visiting her nieces and nephews for Sunday brunch and good conversations. She was preceded in death by her husband Sam and two children, Karen L. Washington and Kenneth L. Harris, Sr. Joe Ellen leaves to cherish her memory, a son, Keith L. Harris (Delkeisha) of Attapulgus, Georgia, and adaughter, Kristie L. Harris of Tallahassee, Florida; eleven grandchildren and great-grandchildren, David, Jr., Kenneth Jr., Delanta, Demonica, LeTrenton, Latavia, LeTreyveon, Jailyn, David III, McKenzie and Kayden; a sister, Edie Fold of Jamaica-Queens, New York; a son-in-law, David L. Washington, Sr.; and host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Service:
Saturday May 3, 2014 3pm
Smith Grove M.B. Church Ampsterdam, Ga.
Visitation:
2-8pm
Bruton Mortuary
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Service:
Saturday May 3, 2014 3pm
Smith Grove M.B. Church Ampsterdam, Ga.
Visitation:
2-8pm
Bruton Mortuary
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