Mrs. Harris, age 71, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital - Main. Born December 1, 1939 in Charlotte, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Ruby Hood Wilson. Mrs. Harris was a homemaker.
The memorial service to celebrate the life of Rita Harris will be held 2:00 PM Friday, April 22, 2011 at McEwen Funeral Service - Derita Chapel with Reverend Dr. Robert Jackson officiating. Burial will be private.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Jimmy L. Harris; three children, Teri Harris Julian and her husband, Robert, of Mooresville, Jimmy Harris, Jr. and his wife, Natalie, of Harrisburg and Scott Harris of Concord; nine grandchildren; sister, Mary Helen Funderburke of Monroe; and step-sister, Mary Gordon Deaton of Charlotte.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116.
Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service - Derita Chapel, 6300 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262 (704-596-3291). Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenderitachapel.com.