Charlie Reece Harris
June 30, 1935 ~ December 7, 2020
Charlie R. Harris, age 85, of Linden, Texas went to be with the Lord, Monday, December 7, 2020, in an Atlanta, Texas hospital. Charlie was born June 30, 1935, in Linden, to J.R. (Jim) and Charlie Mae Crow. She was a member of the Linden United Methodist Church and was owner/operator of Capitol Florist for over 25 years. Prior to owning Capitol Florist, Charlie worked at Benny's Dress Shop as a sales consultant and buyer. She started working at Benny's Dress Shop while still in high school. She graduated from Linden High School where she was active in the band. Charlie was drum major all four of her high school years. She loved and supported the Linden-Kildare Tigers all of her life.
Charlie's love of music and performing carried over into her adult life. She loved and supported Music City Texas for many years. She volunteered as the door greeter. She loved to welcome everyone to Music City Texas and give them a big hug.
Charlie was a wife, a mother, a daughter, and a friend. The highlight of her day was spending time with friends and family. She truly never met a stranger. If you had a few minutes she would tell you all about Linden, the town she loved so much, and all about the wonderful people who lived there.
She is preceded in death by her parents, J.R. (Jim) and Charlie Mae Crow; her son, Brad Harris; one grandson, James Reece Harris; one sister, Marsha Reece Crow; one sister-in-law, Pat Harris; and two brothers-in-law, Raymond Harris and Neal Birmingham.
She is survived by her husband, Lewis Kerlin Harris of Linden, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Bernadette Harris of Linden, Texas; one grandson, Brian Quaid and wife Jeanna of Sims, Texas; one great-granddaughter, Jacee Quaid of Linden, Texas; sister-in-law, Joan and Bob McCord of Atlanta, Texas, sister-in-law, LaJuan Harris of Nacogdoches, Texas; one brother-in-law, James Harris of Linden, Texas; and a number of nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 10, 2020, at the Linden Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home with Pastor Kelly Krone officiating. There will be a walk-thru visitation Wednesday, December 9, 2020, from noon until 5 p.m., at the funeral home where the registry book will be available for signatures.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the Linden United Methodist Church, p.o. box 338 Linden, TX 75563 or ALSAC/ St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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My condolences to each of you. She was a beautiful person that brought joy to everyone she met. Will remember all the beautiful flowers that she made for people's enjoyment. May the memories bring you peace during this time of grief. Nancy Belford
I loved Mrs. CHarla Reese like I loved Mrs Charla Mae. They were both such sweet ladies. I pray for comfort and strength for the family. God bless you
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family with Love.
Our most sincere thoughts and prayers are with each of you in these difficult days. What a sweet soul full of love for so many. Rejoice in your precious memories. Love and Hugs.
My condolences to the family. She was loved by so many!
Oh Mrs. Charla how you will be missed. You were truly one of a kind and showed so much love and compassion to all. I feel blessed to know you and your sweet family. I enjoyed EVERY minute working with you during our Blues Fest and the many concerts at MCT, you made everyone feel so welcome. You were a gem! until we meet again sweet lady. xoxo. Prayers to the family. Mrs. Charla left a wonderful legacy and will never be forgotten.
Such a sweet lady, you will be greatly missed. Our heart felt sympathy to family.
She will be missed
Sending condolences from the Parker family to Mr. Kerlin and his loved ones. What a dear and loyal friend Miss Charla was to each one of us over the years. What a beautiful reunion she must have had in Heaven this morning with her sweet Brad. Much love, and I feel certain that among her greeters was a particular Redskin fan welcoming his favorite Cowboys fan with open arms!
I am so sorry for your loss. Gary and I loved Mrs . Charla so much. She will be greatly missed.
Charla Reese was such a positive and loving person. I remember when we went to a Christian concert out at music city she was talking to this young woman when I walked up and I heard the woman ask her about her soul. Charla Reese replied well hear my preacher ask him. Sharon and extend our love to the family.
So saddened that she had to go. This town will miss her friendly, smiling face! RIP Charlie.??
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Loved, loved, loved Miss Charlie Reese. A bright light has left us and entered heaven.
Charla was one of the sweetest women we have ever known. Mrs. Cole, Marilyn and I send our condolences to Kerlin and the rest of the family.
Prayers for Harris family
Charla was one of the sweetest women we have ever known. Mrs. Cole, Marilyn and I send our condolences to Kerlin and the rest of the family.
Prayers for Harris family
We were heart broken to learn of Charla’s death. She was truly an ICON of Linden, and everyone loved and adored her. I have such fond memories of us wrapping Christmas presents for Allen Bros! She was so much fun to work with. May God comfort you and give you the strength to continue on without her. The memories you have will be treasures forever! We love you dearly! Mary Janet and Murray Wells
Mrs. Charla was one of my absolute favorite ladies. She always lit up a room with her beautiful smile, and gave the best hugs! She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
My heart goes to all of you. Charla was such a sweet lady and friend and will be missed! Prayers for comfort and peace in the days and weeks ahead.
So sorry for your loss. Dad and Kathy Send their thoughts. Cherri, Kathy and Harry George.
With deepest sympathy!
What a lovely and sweet lady.
She will be missed
Rest In Peace , truly one of the nicest people I have ever known.
Thoughts and prayers for the family!!!
So sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady,
We all loved this sweet lady she will be missed
We've just learned of this. Charlie was an an amazing and awesome lady, who we always admired a lot. May God bless Kerlin and the entire family in this loss! With love,
Kerlin & family,
We are sorry about your loss. Charlie was such a special lady. We will all miss her. May God be with you and hold you in his arms during this difficult time.
The Dane Burson Family
We first met Charlie when we moved to Linden in 2005. She became our greeter when we held the Texas Music Awards here, and ALL of the musicians who came made a point to tell us what an incredible ‘face of Linden’ we had in Charlie. Besides her gumption and permanent positivity, I will miss her sweet soft hands when she would hold your face to look in your eyes and tell you how much she loved you. My only regret is not moving to Linden sooner. A remarkable, unforgettable lady. God bless Miss Charlie…our very own ‘Miss Linden’. Xoxo
I first met Charlie while waiting in line for tickets to see Don Henley. We made fast friends during that conversation, and I enjoyed seeing her smiling face and hearing her warm voice as she greeted so many at Music City Texas. She was a true lady, genuine in her love of others, and represented Linden so well. She will be missed by so many!
Kerlin, I am so sorry to hear about Charlie Reese. I remember her so well from my time there, what a sweet and pretty person she was. Prayers for you and your family.
Janet Evans Blackledge
I am so sorry for the loss of Mrs Charlie Reese, She was a sweetheart and all of Linden lost a kind soul. Hugs and love sent to you all.
Much Love,
Dianna
I have literally known Charle Reece for decades and can say truthully she was always fun genuine and possessed a great personality that one cannot forget. God blessed this woman on earth.
She was straight up one of the sweetest neighbors I could ever imagine having. Always welcoming in demeanor and full of a love and giving nature that only she had. I'm very sorry for y'all's loss.