Dorothy Carolyn Harris

Carolyn was born in Struggleville, Oklahoma on May 8, 1931, to Carroll and Annoree Nichols. At an early age they moved to Dixie Lease and lived in a shotgun house until Carolyn entered the 8th grade and the family moved to Wewoka. Carolyn graduated from Neff's Business College in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She met and married Stanley Harris in 1955. In 1963 they had their son Stanley Warren Harris Jr. In 1969 they moved to Midland, Texas. Carolyn started work at the Midland County Tax office and worked there for 30 years. They also joined the First Baptist Church in 1969 and in their retirement enjoyed many wonderful group trips with their friends. She enjoyed singing in the choir, filing the music in the music library, taking care of the bulletin boards and volunteering at the activity building.

She is survived by her son Stan Harris and wife Terry Harris from Albuquerque, New Mexico as well as her grandson Jason Harris and granddaughter Jordan Bogart. She delighted in her great grandson Harrison Bogart.

Her family would like to thank her friends and family who came to visit her. She appreciated you more than you will ever know. Special thanks to David and Eve Osterlund who went out of their way to help whenever needed. Special thanks also to dear friend and frequent visitor Janice Tankersley. Many thanks to the staff at Cimarron Place assisted living for providing loving care in her final years.

A public visitation for Dorothy will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Ellis Resthaven Funeral Home, 4616 N Big Spring Street, Midland, Texas 79705.

A funeral service will occur Friday, September 9, 2022 at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church, 2104 W Louisiana Ave, Midland, Texas.

A burial will occur Friday, September 9, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Resthaven Memorial Park, 4616 N Big Spring St, Midland, Texas 79705.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Midland Baptist Crisis Center or West Texas Food Bank."

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ellisfunerals.com for the Harris family.