"Aunt Lois,I miss you a lot already. I only wish I could have one more of our talks together. Jamar and I will alway love you and miss being with you. Many blessings to your family and friends who love you. "
In loving memory of
Lois Lee Harris
July 27, 1929 - August 23, 2011
Lois Lee Harris, age 82, was born on July 27, 1929 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Frank Melrose and Amy Hill. Lois passed away on August 23, 2011 in Tacoma, Washington. She is survived by her loving family, daughter Cynthia Harris, sons Fred, James and Charles Harris, brother Clifford A. Melrose and many other loving family members and friends. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Harris to whom she was married for 47 years.
She worked for many years for the State of Washington as an administrative assistant. She also worked as a Head Start teacher, and found immense joy in helping children.
She was known by all for her unconditional acceptance of all people, her funny stories and her absolute intolerance of mistreatment of people. So many will remember and miss her.
Tributes
"My only regret is not taking a picture of you and me together to keep for years to come. I miss and love you. Your favorite medical records person. Wanda"
"It was a great pleasure taking care of you everytime you came to our office to see the Dr. We all love you. Anna your nurse"
"Our family will truly miss you Aunt Lois!"
"Such a wonderful Grammy who always lifted me high, especially when I couldn't do it myself. Her sweet, strong spirit lives within me, always."