Mary Sue Harris arrived at heaven’s gates before daybreak on May 15, 2023. She was born in Little Rock on February 2, 1940 to R.L. and Inez Cole who taught her the rewards of a strong work ethic and, more importantly, the pure joy of serving God through serving others. Mary attended Harmony Baptist Church.
In heaven she joined her beloved husband Carl whom she married on July 3, 1959. Mary and Carl celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary before his passing in 2020. They loved each other passionately.
Mary’s mission in life was taking care of others. Our home was filled with family and laughter, good friends and delectable food. We have thousands of photographs and just as many memories of family vacations spent at the beach, the mountains, amusement parks and with friends and family around the country and beyond.
She was our role model and our encourager. We are comforted by the knowledge that she is now made perfect and is in the presence of God.
Mary is survived by her son Tony Harris and his wife Connie and her daughter Tammy Dillon and her husband Paul. She is survived by her grandchildren Josh (Sherry), Daniel, Bailey (Joshua), Emily (Billy) and five great grandchildren, her brother Glenn Cole (Dian) and sisters Carolyn Peeler (Jesse) and Pam Archer (Gary). Mary is also survived by a multitude of cousins, nieces and nephews for whom she had great love.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 18 at 2:00 PM at Harmony Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 PM with Don Taylor and Pastor Tony Harris officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Harmony Baptist Church, 3195 Highway 10 East, Perryville, AR 72126.
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. 501-982-3400. Mary’s online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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Sorry to hear about your all loss our prayers be with you all
I loved Mary Sue so very much . She was a precious caring friend that I treasured. She will be very missed until we are together again. Love and prayers for all the family
What a very sweet woman of God she was. I know she is rejoicing with her Savior now. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and my sincere condolences in the days to come.
Mary Sue was the sweetest lady I have ever known.
Sending prayers and love to the Family, may God keep you all in his loving arms.
Aunt Mary Sue was an inspiration to all who knew her. Always the “lady” and completed devoted to Uncle Carl. My memories of her from my childhood and church will remain precious. Much love to the family.
Sending lots of Love and Prayers to the family.
May God give you the peace that only he can give.
Peace that surpasses all understanding.
Mary was the sweetest person! She is shouting in Glory now.
Sending lots of love and prayers to you all..Sister Mary was an amazing child of God and I know she is rejoicing on those streets of gold..What a reunion they are having! She will always hold a special place in my ❤️..
Mary was one of the sweetest people that we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She is dearly missed. I’m sure she’s living it up with Carl now. ❤️
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