What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear; What a privilege to carry, Everything to God in prayer!
With profound sadness, the Harris, Greaves and King families announce the peaceful passing of our matriarch, cherished mother, adoring grandmother, kind great-grandmother, sweet great-great grandmother, loving sister, caring aunt, precious cousin, and faithful friend, Mrs. Irene Ludmiller Harris. This transition occurred on Monday, October 26, 2026, in Bethlehem, Georgia in her 91st year.
Surrounded by the unwavering love of her family, Mother Irene went to be with her Lord peacefully at home, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, faith, kindness, wisdom, service, and compassion that will continue to inspire all who had the opportunity to interact with her.Affectionately called Tetee, Mother Irene was born in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County on May 17th, 1935, to the union of Mr. Solomon Greaves and Ms. Augusta Harris.
Mother Irene was preceded in death by her her beloved husband, Reverend Edward J. Harris, Sr. and son, Rudolph, and leaves to cherish her memory: her brothers Joshua Greaves and former Senator Wilmot N. Harmon; her sisters Oretha Jaeploe, Sarah Benson and Theodocia Potter; her children: Edward(Lucy), Palmas, Augustus (Jama), Evangeline, Roselene, Amanda, Jeremiah (Mabel), Henry (Stacy), Edward Jr.( Glowin), Jesse (Linda), Madia, William(Olive), Victoria (KJ) and Grace; 39 grand-children, 22 great grand-children, 1 great great grand-child. She also leaves behind a host of close family members which include nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends whose lives were forever enriched by her love, faith, and friendship.
As we mourn her passing, we also celebrate her extraordinary life and praise God for the impact she had on everyone.
Friday, November 20, 2026
Viewing : 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Wake Keeping: 5:00PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Gregory B. Levett & Sons
914 Scenic HWY. S, Lawrenceville, Ga. 30045
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Funeral: 10:00 AM -1:00 PM
Location: The Nett UMC Bethesda Campus
444 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville, Ga. 30044
Interment:
Gwinnett Memorial Park
925 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lawrenceville, Ga., 30046
Contacts in the US
Augustus (Musa) Dukuly : (678)-457-7075
Roselene Harris: (904)-576-0778
Victoria Jallah: (678)-462-2269