Debora "Nana" Harris
March 19, 1961 ~ August 2, 2023
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Marion, NC
Debora Annetta “Nana” Huntsinger Harris, 62, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Mission Hospital.
Debbie was born in Asheville, NC to Wanda Bernice Hurst and the late George James Huntsinger.
Debbie was known and loved by many as “Nana.” She was a member and Sunday School Teacher of Upward Bible Baptist Church in East Flat Rock. She served the church and the people with all her heart for many years and also enjoyed cooking at the camp meetings and other gatherings. She loved all children but especially her grandchildren and her family with all her heart.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, James “Rick” Harris; her mother, Wanda Hurst; two sons, James Ray “Jimmy” Harris (Leigh Ann) and Ricky Lee Harris; three sisters, Karen Arrona (Leon), Sheila Biddix and Annette Ray; one brother, Mark Hurst (Jaime); six grandchildren, Kelsey Harris, Laci Harris, Maddy Harris, Brody Austin, Caylee Harris, and Angel Harris and several nieces and nephews and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian at 2:00 pm with Doug Carroll, Michael Peace and Jimmy Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Upward Bible Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home from 1:00 to 2:00 pm.
Flowers are appreciated or memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Research Hospital for Children; www.stjude.org
Services
Funeral Service: August 6, 2023 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Visitation: August 6, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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May God comfort your hearts at this time. We are praying for the family.
She was a True Definition of a Christian. I will NEVER forget when I first met her. She prayed with me several times, especially when I got Saved! She prayed with me for my children, family and many more needs. Her Love was the try meaning of God’s Love! She will be greatly missed by so many!!
A rose once grew where all could see sheltered beside a garden wall.
And as the days passed swiftly by it spread its branches straight and tall.
One day, a beam of light slione through a crevice that frad opened wide.
The rose bent gently toward its warmth then passed beyond the other side.
Now you who deeply grieve its loss
be comforted – the rose blooms there.
Its beauty even greater now nurtured by God’s own loving care. So sorry to here. Sending love and prayers
I am so sorry for your loss.
Prayers for you and your family.
Love to you all
Ricky so sorry for your loss prayers are with you and the family
No more pain suffering or the sorrow we have on earth ,
Now all the joy peace and happiness for Debbie that we all are looking forward to
when we get home.
Praying for comfort for the family during this difficult time. Bill & Ruby Godfrey
Debbie this is not goodbye its just ill see you soon I love you give Mike a big hug for me and tell him sis thanks about him all the time