Frances Scruggs Harris

Frances grew up in the Fairview community. On December 7, 1946, Frances married the love of her life, Robert Harris. This year they would have celebrated 73 years of marriage. She has been known for her delicious chocolate cakes. When someone was bereaved or sick they would always receive one of her cakes. Frances was blessed with the gift of music that she passed on to her children and grandchildren. She often sang solos at many events as she grew up including hundreds of weddings and funerals.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Ruby Dye, Kate Elna Harbin, Evelyn Harris, and Violet Vann; brother, Robert Scruggs, twin brother, Frank Scruggs; grandson, Janzen Easterwood; and son-in-law, Keith Easterwood.

Frances is survived by her husband, Robert T. Harris; daughters: Janie Easterwood and Robin (Marty) Boyles; sons: Gary (Linda) Harris and Jeff (Cindy) Harris; sisters-in-law: Earline “Polly” (Charles) Armstrong, Ruth Duke, Sue Bice, and Norma Scruggs; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home. The celebration of Mrs. Harris’ life will be Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church with Rev. Etsel Riddle officiating. She will lie-in-state at the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service in Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Northside Baptist Church music program.

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Moss Service Funeral Home Directing.