On November 15,1918, a healthy baby girl, was born to Tom and Martha Miller Kelly in Clodine, Texas. They named her Gertrude. She was educated through the Four Corners School system.
A TIME TO PLANT
Gertrude Kelly met and married the love of her life the late John L. Harris Sr. in 1933 and to this union four daughters and two sons were born. They enjoyed 56 years of wedded bliss. She was born into the family of God at an early age and united with the Pageville Baptist Church in Richmond, Texas. In 1933, she united with the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Katy, Texas under the leadership of Rev. S.M. Jeffery. Over the years She was very active in many capacities of the church. She served as an usher, youth matron, president of pastors aide, finance committee, and the stewardship committee. She worked and attended church faithfully until her health failed. She has a great inspiration throughout the Katy community.
A TIME TO REAP
Sister Gertrude Harris was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother , great grand mother, great great grand mother and friend. She was dedicated to making sure her family and friends knew she loved them. She had a gift of caring, nurturing and sharing in the meaningful events of those she loved. As a result, she leaves a legacy of strength, courage and love not only to her family but to those who knew and loved her.
A TIME TO LAUGH
When she entered a room she knew how to light it up. Gertrude loved being with family and friends. Among her greatest joys was time spent with her family. She was an excellent cook and she was known as the “Katy Bake Lady”, that’s what she loved to do!
A Time To Die
A true servant who touched the lives of so many on Thursday, May 21, 2020 answered the call of the “Divine Time Keeper.” Sis. Gertrude Harris was called from Labor to Reward to be with the Lord. I am sure her last scriptures would have been, “Therefore, my brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Cor. 15:58. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have keep the faith. In the future there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day…” II Timothy 4:7-8
A Time To Weep
To continue the life of her legacy, she leaves to cherish her memories devoted and loving children Ida Banks, Bennie Ruben (Richard), Johnnie Branch (John), John L. Harris Jr.; 14 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 22 great great grandchildren; Honorary son; nephew Charlie Lee Kelly; Honorary child Vicki "Tot" Nelson; niece Odell Wiley; Sister In Law, Fannie Ruth Harris Grant; god children, Theresa Lewis, Arlyn Jackson, Rochann Bell, Rochell Mayes; Cousins, Christine Howard, Lottie B. Allen, Edwin Miller, Barbara Miller, Juanita Clark, and Geneva Statin and host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. She was proceeded in death by her parents Tom and Martha Kelly, sisters Katherine Wilson, Carrie Kelly, and Tommy Kelly, husband John L. Harris, children Claudia Harris Byrd-Burley, Tony Michael Harris, granddaughter, Kelly Elizabeth Harris.
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