She was the widow of Melvin Harris and Bill Merritt, and a retired school teacher, having taught all her years in Wilmar, before becoming PostMaster in Wilmar. She retired from the Post Office in 1988. She was a member of Wilmar United Methodist Church and long time member of the Hospital Auxiliary at Drew Memorial Hospital. She was a very active member of the United Methodist Women, a member of Wilmar area churches and the Barkada Community Assn. She loved dancing and gardening and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was the daughter of the late Robert Reddin and Lurlene Nichols Reddin. She was preceded in death by her daughter in law, Jane Pennington Harris; five brothers, Bill, Kirby, Lee, Fay and Bob Reddin and one sister, Mildred Bass.
Survivors include her son, Carroll Harris and wife, Barbara of Portland; one brother, Jim Reddin of Hampton; two sisters, Ruth Blann of Hampton and Nell Foster of Winnemucca, NV; two grandsons, Dr. Bryson Harris and wife, Jenny of Lincoln, AR and Greg Gilliam and wife, Glenna of Ft. Smith; one granddaughter, Joanie Harrison and husband, Jeff of Star City; twin great grandchildren, Anna Myers and Casey Myers, two great grandsons, Alex Harris and Jon Harrison; two great granddaughters, MacKenzie Gilliam and Heather Harrison.
Condolences(14)
Tim and Alison Doss
Wilmar, AR Thursday, January 28, 2010 Carrol and Barbara,I'm sorry I found out too late of your loss to attend the visitation or services, but I wanted to let you know that I've been thinking about you. Mrs. Mable was a special lady that touched a lot of lives as a Wife, Mother, and Grandmother as well as a teacher and Post Master. She will be missed by many but never forgotten.
God Bless
Irma James
Monticello, AR Saturday, January 23, 2010 So sorry to hear of Ms.Mable. She was a wonderful person. I loved her dearly. I am in Texas and did not know of her passing. Know that my prayers and thoughts are with the family.Anne Wynne- O'Neill
Warren, AR Tuesday, January 19, 2010 She was a wonderful lady. I loved her. I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. AnneDonna Merritt Spears
Greenbrier, AR Monday, January 18, 2010 The Merritt family was very fortunate to have this delightful lady cross our path. Mable was an inspiration to all of us. We lost our mother (Betty Merritt) in 1988, and my dad (Bill Merritt) married Mable several years later. Mable came into our family with grace and always made us feel welcome to their home. Our children and grandchildren loved her as well. Mable was a blessing to all of us. She will be greatly missed.Lereatha Orr-Hamilton
Pine Bluff, AR 71603, AR Sunday, January 17, 2010 My prayers are with you on the loss of your mother.It is a blessing to have such wonderful memories of her.
Diane Guthrie Davis
Gulf Shores, AL Saturday, January 16, 2010 Mrs. Harris was one of the best women I ever had the pleasure of meeting. My dad Thomas Guthrie worked for her at the post office in Wilmar untill his retirement and our families had became friends. She was a great woman and will be missed.Glenda Andrews
Monticello, AR Saturday, January 16, 2010 My goodness -- what a beautiful, kind and gracious lady with such a warm heart. My deepest sympathy to all who will miss her. I know the angels in Heaven are singing.Marvin Gardner
San Antonio, TX Saturday, January 16, 2010 We are so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a wonderful and loving friend and cousin to my Mom, Martha Ann Atkins Gardner.Mike Willey
Raleigh, NC Saturday, January 16, 2010 Carroll, Lot's of memories growing up with you, your mom, dad, Carl Edward, Dan. I will always be greatful for the friendship and kindness your mom always had for my mother. Your mother was a wonderful lady.Elaine Tipton
Dermott, AR Saturday, January 16, 2010 Carroll and Barbara,So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joan (Watts) Davidson
Little Rock, AR Saturday, January 16, 2010 Carroll & family, it's hard to know just what to say at this sad time because your loss is so great and because your mother will be missed in so many ways. She was such a wonderful person & teacher, & leader. Always with a smile & a helping hand. Even though no words can truly comfort you & your family, perhaps they can in some small way, express the depth of care & concern that is felt for you now. She will be missed greatly.Tom Abney
Star City, AR Saturday, January 16, 2010 With prayer and gratitude I remember you all and hold you in my heart of hearts. May God's Grace and Peace surround and uphold you in this time of grief and sorrw. Bro. Tomalan goodding
, TX Saturday, January 16, 2010 sorry for your lossCarole (Johns) Rushing
Rison, AR Friday, January 15, 2010 Carroll and family, I could never find the words to express my sorrow at your great loss, such a loss for all of us. She was truly one of a kind and made such lasting impressions on all of us that she taught at Wilmar School. She was our teacher, mentor and friend for life and many of us were in touch with her on a regular basis. Few people are gifted with the abilities that she had for touching people and making them better for the contact. She was indeed a truly gifted, special person and we shall all miss her so much. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May God bless you with the peace and comfort that only HE can give.Carole Doss (Johns) Rushing