Section: 327S Lot: 104 Grave: 4
Rosa Mae Harris
Born: January 6th, 1940
Died: December 16th, 2018
Obituary
Rosa Mae Harris, 78, of Burlington, died Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.
Born January 6, 1940 in Belzoni, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Robert Russell and Lela (Hales) Powers. She married Glenn J. Harris on August 29, 1959 in Burlington.
Rosa Mae was a member of the Burlington Church of Christ. She was a faithful Christian leaving behind a legacy of faith and values. She loved spending time with family, playing games at family gatherings resulting in good laugh until you cry "belly laughs" and being involved with her grandchildren's lives. She enjoyed walking at the mall and shopping. One of her favorite things as a servant of God to do was to visit shut-ins. Her kind words, positive attitude, and generous heart have made a difference in the many lives she touched.
She is survived by her husband Glenn Harris of Burlington; one daughter Brenda (Dave) Kirchner of Rock Island, Illinois; one son Jay (Joi) Harris of West Burlington; five grandchildren, Ryan (Sara) Kirchner of Kittery, Maine, Josh Kirchner of Rock Island, Illinois, Justin (Haylee) Harris of West Burlington, Joel (Teylor Norris) Harris of West Burlington and Jordan (Jamie Forrett) Harris of Burlington and one great granddaughter Harlee Jo Harris.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers Jimmy, Tommy and Albert Powers.
The funeral service for Mrs. Harris will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 21st at Lunning Chapel. The Rev. David Baker will officiate. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 20th at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends.