The Graveside Service for Ms. Pauline Harris of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Allen Waters officiating. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the protection of others.
Miss Pauline Harris was born in Macon County, Georgia on December 8, 1948, to the late Archie Lee and Annie Mae Harris. Pauline, affectionately called “Sister” by her family, grew up in Montezuma and was educated at the Historic D.F. Douglass High School in Montezuma, Georgia, graduating with honors in 1967. She continued her education by matriculating at The Fort Valley State (College) University.
Pauline was reared in a Christian home. She acknowledged Christ as her Savior and followed His word daily. She was a faithful member of the New Hope Baptist Church until her health began to decline. Pauline loved God and her family. She loved listening to gospel music. She also enjoyed walking and sitting in the sunshine. Sister exemplified how to love and be humble. With a big smile, she greeted everyone with respect as “Mr. or “Ms.”, no matter what age.
On Thursday, March 3, 2022, Sister departed this earthly life for an eternal life. She was preceded in death by her brother, Sergeant George Harris and a great nephew, Omar D. McDonald.
She leaves to cherish her memories and mourn her passing, a brother, W.D. Harris, Sr. of Montezuma, Georgia; a special devoted niece, Kimberly Davis (Jimmy) of Montezuma, Georgia; niece and nephews: Antoinette Harris of Newark, New Jersey, Willie Don Harris, Jr. of Forest Park, Georgia, Marcell Harris of Macon, Georgia, Jary K. Smith (Samuel) of Byron, Georgia; great-great niece and nephew: Eryn McKenzie Thomas and Omar Harris; loving cousins: Miltee Manning of Fort Valley, Georgia and Betty Collier of Oglethorpe, Georgia; god niece and nephew: Kaya Waters and D’Mareah Hudson; a host of beloved cousins, friends, the New Hope Baptist Church Family, the Five Points Mennonite Community and the staff of Piedmont Hospital Hospice in Macon, Georgia.
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