July 28, 1917 ~ June 20, 2014
Mellie Luster Harris, 96, of Linden, went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 20, 2014 at her home in Linden. She was born July 28, 1917, to Elmer Luster and Lounette Hughes. She was a homemaker for 82 years. Mrs. Harris was a member of Cave Springs Missionary Baptist Church and a member of the Cave Springs Community Club, which she last hosted in her home in May of this year. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-laws; Kerlin and Charla Harris of Linden, James L. and Pat Harris of Linden; one daughter, Joan Birmingham of Atlanta; one daughter-in-law, LaJuan Harris of Nacogdoches; 13 grandchildren; Bruce Harris (Bernie), Sheryl Smith, Jamie Monk (Joe), Lori Elliott (Todd), Jason Harris (Brianne), Letitia Hamilton (Jeff), Brently Harris (Heather); 17 great-grandchildren; James Waylon Cornett, Jessica Dalrymple (Ronnie), Nicki Cook (Jarrod), Lyndi Lockhart (Ken),Lane and TeAnn Elliott, Wes Owens (KLyne), Major, Miller and Macie Kate Harris, Cameron and Chandler Hamilton, Cheyenne, Tyler, Kinley and Peyton Harris; 12 great-great grandchildren, Jacie, Hailey, Brooklynne, Brayson, Cade, Kylee, Kason, Hagen, Grayson, Emmalyn, Amoree, Malaki and Kendalyn; and a special great nephew, Paul Holder and nephew in law, Gary Holder. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Amos E. Harris; one son, Raymond Harris; grandson, Brad Harris; great-grandson, James Reece Harris; sister, Dorothy Commons (Donald); niece, Donna Holder and son-in-law, Neal Birmingham. Services will be 2:00 P.M., Sunday, June 22, 2014 in the Chapel of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home with Bro. Perry Hart and Bro. Todd Elliott officiating. Burial to follow at the Cave Springs Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the funeral home.
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Our most sincere thoughts and prayers are with the family. May the sweet comfort of Jesus bless you with His perfect peace as you celebrate her life well lived!