Major Mae Harris (Salvation Army), 88, of Eden, NC, formerly of Shelby and Durham, NC was promoted to glory on Wednesday morning, April 23, 2014 surrounded by family and friends.
A funeral service to celebrate her life will be conducted at 11 AM on Friday, April 25 at The Salvation Army Church, 314 Morgan Road in Eden, NC. A graveside service will be held at 3 PM on Friday afternoon at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 2107 Liberty Street, Durham, NC 27703.
Major Harris was assigned to Eden in 1980 to establish the Salvation Army Corp. She started out in a small church building on Flynn Street. Later a tornado destroyed the church and the Salvation Army moved to 314 Morgan Road. In 1989 fire destroyed the church and it moved to the Old Spray Court House. Later a bond drive was arranged to benefit a new building on Morgan Road. During Major Harris' serving in The Salvation Army she was a force in four buildings built for God and The Salvation Army. During retirement and health issues she dedicated herself in service for the Lord in Eden. Mae
She is survived by two brothers, Gordon F. Harris and wife, Josephine of Boone, NC and Charles L. Recktenwald and wife, Jane of Durham, NC; 10 nieces, 10 nephews, 24 great-nieces and nephews.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday evening, 6 - 9 PM, at Fair Funeral Home, 432 Boone Road in Eden.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to The Salvation Army, 314 Morgan Street, Eden, NC 27288.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
To all the Harris family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mae. Dhe was a very loving and kind lady. I know she will be greatly missed. She did a wonderful job for the Salvatiom Army. I admire her for that. May God bless and comfort you in the days ahead, praying for you, love in Christ, Nancy Raines.
Nancy Raines
Mae was such a blessing to all. Her love of life, dedication to cause, delightful sense of humor and unselfish service to others provided us with a role model to live our lives. Mae was a visionary who touched so many lives. None of us will ever know the full extent of her impact. Each of us has a personal history of formative moments that created our own unique relationship and bond with Mae for which we are grateful. We were fortunate to share her time on this earth and now she most assuredly is with the Lord.
Bill Walsh
Mae was a wonderful woman and person? She was loved by everyone and she will be deeply missed?
Gary & Marie- Long- Fain
Mae Harris was a wonderful person. Her dedication as a Christian and serving God and helping others was outstanding. Although she will be missed I know she is resting in the arms of Jesus. She did a great service to the many years here in Shelby. Continued blessings on the family.
Annie Elrod-Oberle
Our sincere prayers and sympathy to the family of a great person.
Larry Kendrick
The Major has been true to her calling. She will be remembered for her dedication and service to the poor.
Leon and Jane Recktenwald
I met Major Harris in Shelby, many years ago, we kept in touch over the years , she was someone that understood us as teenagers , and later understood us as adults. She was a special person with a heart the size of Texas. Major will be truely missed and always have a special place in my heart.May you the family know what a blessing she was not only to you but many other as well.
Linda Fowler
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