Marianne was born in Viernheim, Germany to Michael and Berta Burkert. After high school she worked at Felina in Manheim, Germany for many years. While in Germany she also worked at the Commissary in Karlsruhe. She met George Harris and they were married on November 19, 1963.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Harris; son, Bernhard Harris; sister, Elisabeth Klug and brother, Heinz Burkert.
She is survived by her sister, Giesela Cosby of Pell City, Alabama; son, Michael (Diane) Harris; daughter, Heidi Crumble; daughter, Ursula Rice; daughter Elisabeth (Jonathan) Webb; and by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Marianne was a talented seamstress and was employed at the Fort Carson Tailor Shop, Hudson & Mathews Tailor Shop, and the Fashion Bar Men & Women’s Tailor Shop.
She was thoughtful, kind and adored by her family. She will be lovingly remembered.
A visitation will be held on Monday 12/23 at 10am, with service to follow at 11am, both at Swan Law Funeral Directors. A committal service will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her late husband and son.
