Viola Davis Harris, 91, passed away peacefully at home with her family surrounding her on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. She was born on Saturday, May 21, 1932, to the late James and Lida Davis in Manchester, Kentucky.
Viola was a loving wife, mother, granny and great granny, and loved spending time with her family. She was a life time learner, and taught both her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to read and write in cursive. Viola enjoyed cooking, and will be remembered for her great biscuits and gravy, and fried apples. She loved being outdoors gardening, and always got a little frustrated whenever the deer would feed in her garden. In her spare time, Viola enjoyed quilting, traveling, and watching some of her favorite shows like, Chopped, Pioneer Woman, and Young and the Restless, just to name a few. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
In addition to her parents, James and Lida Smith Davis, Viola is preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Daugh H. Harris; 2 daughters, Carolyn Harris Higdon, and Linda Harris Dennison; and 2 grandsons, Dustin Cook, and Vincent Harris.
Left to cherish her memory, Viola leaves behind a daughter, Brenda Harris Cook (Darrell); son, Raymond Harris (Wanda); 5 grandchildren, Sally Baxter (James), Daniel Cook (Leah), Laura Dennison, Samantha Dennison, and Matthew Dennison; 6 great-grandchildren, Layla Masters, Aiden Dennison, Connor Murray, Olivia Baxter, Benjamin Cook, and Adeline Cook; many nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and close friends.
A funeral service for Mrs. Viola Harris will be held at 2 PM, on Saturday, December 2, 2023.. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11 AM to 2 PM, at the funeral home. Burial at Central Barren Cemetery will follow the funeral service.
Viola was a loving wife, mother, granny and great granny, and loved spending time with her family. She was a life time learner, and taught both her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to read and write in cursive. Viola enjoyed cooking, and will be remembered for her great biscuits and gravy, and fried apples. She loved being outdoors gardening, and always got a little frustrated whenever the deer would feed in her garden. In her spare time, Viola enjoyed quilting, traveling, and watching some of her favorite shows like, Chopped, Pioneer Woman, and Young and the Restless, just to name a few. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
In addition to her parents, James and Lida Smith Davis, Viola is preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Daugh H. Harris; 2 daughters, Carolyn Harris Higdon, and Linda Harris Dennison; and 2 grandsons, Dustin Cook, and Vincent Harris.
Left to cherish her memory, Viola leaves behind a daughter, Brenda Harris Cook (Darrell); son, Raymond Harris (Wanda); 5 grandchildren, Sally Baxter (James), Daniel Cook (Leah), Laura Dennison, Samantha Dennison, and Matthew Dennison; 6 great-grandchildren, Layla Masters, Aiden Dennison, Connor Murray, Olivia Baxter, Benjamin Cook, and Adeline Cook; many nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and close friends.
A funeral service for Mrs. Viola Harris will be held at 2 PM, on Saturday, December 2, 2023.. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11 AM to 2 PM, at the funeral home. Burial at Central Barren Cemetery will follow the funeral service.
Viola Davis Harris, 91, passed away peacefully at home with her family surrounding her on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. She was born on Saturday, May 21, 1932, to the late James and Lida Davis in Manchester, Kentucky.
Viola was a loving wife, mother, granny and great granny, and loved spending time with her family. She was a life time learner, and taught both her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to read and write in cursive. Viola enjoyed cooking, and will be remembered for her great biscuits and gravy, and fried apples. She loved being outdoors gardening, and always got a little frustrated whenever the deer would feed in her garden. In her spare time, Viola enjoyed quilting, traveling, and watching some of her favorite shows like, Chopped, Pioneer Woman, and Young and the Restless, just to name a few. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
In addition to her parents, James and Lida Smith Davis, Viola is preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Daugh H. Harris; 2 daughters, Carolyn Harris Higdon, and Linda Harris Dennison; and 2 grandsons, Dustin Cook, and Vincent Harris.
Left to cherish her memory, Viola leaves behind a daughter, Brenda Harris Cook (Darrell); son, Raymond Harris (Wanda); 5 grandchildren, Sally Baxter (James), Daniel Cook (Leah), Laura Dennison, Samantha Dennison, and Matthew Dennison; 6 great-grandchildren, Layla Masters, Aiden Dennison, Connor Murray, Olivia Baxter, Benjamin Cook, and Adeline Cook; many nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and close friends.
A funeral service for Mrs. Viola Harris will be held at 2 PM, on Saturday, December 2, 2023.. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11 AM to 2 PM, at the funeral home. Burial at Central Barren Cemetery will follow the funeral service.
Viola was a loving wife, mother, granny and great granny, and loved spending time with her family. She was a life time learner, and taught both her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to read and write in cursive. Viola enjoyed cooking, and will be remembered for her great biscuits and gravy, and fried apples. She loved being outdoors gardening, and always got a little frustrated whenever the deer would feed in her garden. In her spare time, Viola enjoyed quilting, traveling, and watching some of her favorite shows like, Chopped, Pioneer Woman, and Young and the Restless, just to name a few. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
In addition to her parents, James and Lida Smith Davis, Viola is preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Daugh H. Harris; 2 daughters, Carolyn Harris Higdon, and Linda Harris Dennison; and 2 grandsons, Dustin Cook, and Vincent Harris.
Left to cherish her memory, Viola leaves behind a daughter, Brenda Harris Cook (Darrell); son, Raymond Harris (Wanda); 5 grandchildren, Sally Baxter (James), Daniel Cook (Leah), Laura Dennison, Samantha Dennison, and Matthew Dennison; 6 great-grandchildren, Layla Masters, Aiden Dennison, Connor Murray, Olivia Baxter, Benjamin Cook, and Adeline Cook; many nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and close friends.
A funeral service for Mrs. Viola Harris will be held at 2 PM, on Saturday, December 2, 2023.. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11 AM to 2 PM, at the funeral home. Burial at Central Barren Cemetery will follow the funeral service.
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