J.W. Woodward Funeral Home | Spartanburg, SC

Obituary For Deborah Harris

Deborah Harris, passed Friday, July 19, 2024.

Deborah Ann Hollis Harris, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie and friend was the daughter of the late Elder Welton Hollis and the late Mosezee Hollis. She was born on June 2, 1952. Deborah was the cherished wife of Tyrone Harris.

She was educated in the Spartanburg County Public School System (Foster’s Grove High School).

Deborah met the love of her life (Tyrone) while employed at CK Holding Inc. (Hardee’s) in Spartanburg. They were a couple from that time onward. The family included Bernita (Deborah’s Joy) and later came Trevis (Deborah’s baby boy).

She was a Lifelong Member of the United House of Prayer for All People in Spartanburg where she faithfully served. At an early age, she began singing with her sisters. She also sang with the Cunningham Newcomers. She served as the group’s president which was well known throughout the country. She also sang with the adult choir. Deborah served as President of the Sympathy Committee and She assisted as a kitchen manager for the ministry where She served delicious meals to the community. She retired from CK Holdings restaurants where she worked for 30 years until her injury.

Deborah cherished life and found immense happiness in serving her family and her church. She was like a mother to many, welcoming numerous youths and families into her home and preparing countless meals for her guests and the church. Her love for singing was boundless; she filled her home with melodies of praise, uplifting the spirits of all who heard her. She also loved to shop. If you went shopping with her, be careful because you would always leave with the most items. Her warm smile could light up any room, and her sweet spirit would shine through her love for God and others. Selfless in her actions, she was loved by all who knew her. Deborah was passionate about teaching and helping others.

Deborah leaves a rich legacy of loved ones, who will forever cherish her and the joy she brought to all. This legacy includes her loving husband, Tyrone Harris; one daughter, Bernita (Gary) Foster of Spartanburg, South Carolina; one son, Trevis (Shana) Harris of Spartanburg, South Carolina; four sisters, Sharon Gregory, Diane (Isaac) Gory, Javalin (Elder Eugene) Fuller all of Spartanburg, South Carolina and Dorna (Norman) Wynn of Norfolk, Virginia; a special sister, Jackie (David) Bannister of Winnsboro, South Carolina; one brother, Fredrick Hollis of Spartanburg, South Carolina; Special friends, Frances Jeter and Seadonia Fernandez; six grandchildren, one great grandchild, Dekari Lynch; ten sisters In-laws; seven brothers In-laws; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, family and friends.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the United House of Prayer For All People , 660 South Church St, Spartanburg, SC. Burial will be in the Heritage Memorial Gardens, Roebuck, SC.

Guest Book

Sorry for your loss Sharon and the entire family, May God continue to bring you Comfort and Peace. I heard so much about Deborah while at the beauty shop getting my hair done by Sharon growing up, she loves her family and Church and most of all the Lord. Sharon you and your family are in my thoughts. God be with you all. Sheila Smith

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Deepest Condolences to the family. Brenda Brannon Campbell

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Condolences and prayers to the Harris family. Tyrone keeping you in prayer during this time 🙏🙏🙏❣️ Reginald M Cauthen

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May God bless and keep you and your family Love your cousin Mary Ann Watts Gilchrist

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Trust God in all you, On behalf of Reginald,Erica Watts and Simeon Reed cuz you have our sincere condolences,Deb was a beautiful person inside and out,we love you and here for you. Reginald &Erica,Simeon

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Sorry for your loss to you and your family. My deepest condolences 🕊️🕊️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽

- Lillie Barnes

Hi Tyrone I am your first cousin your sister Patricia are age mates my name Jessie I am sending my condolences to you and your family,John 5:28 and 29 verse the bibles tell us that there is going to be a resurrection of the righteous and well as the as the unrighteousness,my prayers are with the family.

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Pastor Christopher Harris's Cedar Creek Methodist Church, church family of Lancaster, SC.

- Donna Heath

On behalf of Mayor Eddie Moore, the Town of Heath Springs, staff and our entire municipality, we extend our deepest condolences to the Harris Family and to her community. To the Family, our thoughts are with you and your family and we pray that the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Knowing Deborah Harris has been a wonderful experience. Having adopting the Harris Family has been a pleasure. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Stella Young and Bryan Jefferson and Family

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Our condolences and prayers are with the family during this time. We hope that you all memories of Deborah bring you all peace and comfort in the days to come. DOT GLENN SMITH & HOPE SMITH, Family

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God is good, Deborah was such a sweet lady, I remember when we came to visit about 2 years ago at her home, Deborah and my Cousin made my husband and I feel so special and showed love,and that sweet spirit of Deborah just embraced us. You will be miss Deborah, cuz just hold on to Gods hand and pray, remember we love you and we are here for you. Peter& Mesharon Moore

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Glory be to God thank you for sister Deborah Harris a Sweet Soul I remember her endeavors and getting a bus filled for going convocation trips she will call me we got a bus going come and go with us bless us all family you all are in my prayers

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My Deepest Sympathy to your family I'm so sorry For your loss I pray that God will comfort and keep you just know that Deborah will be missed and God want leave your family all alone.

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In Memory ofsuch beautiful caring person. Her Love and encouragement she gave my family will never be forgotten,it will forever be in our hearts. There is no pain so Great, as the Memory of Love and Joy I shared with your Love one, Deborah. I'm so grateful to God for the time that he allowed me to share with her. The God of Mercies and Consolation. ILove all of you, St.Linda Butler

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prayers of comfort for the family a Beautiful soul gone to soon

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Such a beautiful and sweet soul. Thank you for the love and warmth you showed to my family. You will never be forgotten. Love, The Kollock Family.

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Tyrone, we pray you feel the Lords comforting presence as we face this time together. We truly miss our beloved Deborah. Charlie & Pat Jordan

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Deepest sympathy family. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all. Aunt Lois and family and the family of Ruth Smith.

- Carolyn Smith

Love you always sweet lady I asked you if I could call you Auntie, and you told me that was fine with a smile and a hug..you always told me if I need anything just let you know lol..thanks for being there for me when I wasn't there for myself...Love always Renn Mccullen..Rest easy Auntie 💖

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I remember when I first moved to Spartanburg and I was going through my difficulties she told me to hold on ..God got me.. and she always was so sweet and kind me... my condolences to her family..She will be miss...Rest on in peace...

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No more pain no more suffering for you are with God now to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

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Peace to my Spiritual Family! We Love You All So Very Much! St. Deborah Harris was an Amazing Woman with such a kind and beautiful spirit! We Love her so very much! Our hearts hurt with you all, but know that we will be keeping you all in prayer, praising God with you all and for you all, that God gives you the strength, peace, joy, love, comfort, and understanding in this great chapter in her new life! She is where we all are striving to be; Heaven! May Daddy be with you all! Love You! - Levester Family

- Teresa Levester

My condolences to the family. She was one that I thought of as my big sister. I will miss her dearly. No words can express

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Sending out deepest heartfelt condolences and may God comfort you in your time of bereavement. The Cunningham Sounds of Heaven. Sweet East Boundary Mission Augusta Ga.🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Sending prayers and our deepest condolences to the family. ~Manigan Family

- Tierra Manigan

Rest in peace baby girl. GOD got you! We love you and will miss your beautiful smile. Now you smile with GOD, AMEN!!!

- Judson R Hall

Condolences to the family. Donna Brannon

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We will send a prayer up to GOD that he will Comfort you all. Just know when you think about your Wife, your Mother, your Sister, your Aunt, your grandma your Cursin, and your friend. She's right there holding you, when you think about all the things Mom taught you to help you grow into the Man you are today and the Woman you are today. All the love she gave. All the laughter, the good times Praising The LORD. Its not only the big things she done, but its the small things she done that will touch your heart's ❤️. She's there when you lay your head down to sleep, She's right there. Everything you do and say She is right there. I LOVE YOU FOREVER Your Sister Gloria Jean

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YOU WILL BE MISSED. 💐🌷🌸🥀🌹Marie B.

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I pray that God will wrap his loving arms all around the family at this time and he will give you strength to get through this. Elaine

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My heart goes out to you all! You all are in my thoughts and prayers! Love Makisha Fowler

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Family you all are in my thoughts and prayers!

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Family you're in our prayers. Love, FGHS Class of 1970

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Family: I pray that you'll find comfort during this time of bereavement! It's difficult in our loss, I rejoice in the good times we had during our high school years together at FGHS. She was a beautiful friend who is missed and loved!

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Such a sweet lady...always with positive words..gonna miss u st.Debra..rest well love..Mary Mance.46

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Sending my deepest condolences. I am praying for all of you for strength and understanding. Teresa Moultrie

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Praying for your family. Aretha Cohen Jeter

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Praying for your family during this sad time. Love you all very much. The Bilal family

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Your Sister and Brother Elder James & St. Gloria White Williams

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My Sister, I just don't have words to say. I know so many of us prayed and prayed for healing, I guess I can say our prayer's just didn't work, when our LORD Sweet JESUS the Christ wanted you to come home. I know that is a great thing, being in the present of GOD. I am going to miss you so much, I know we have to go on, but nothing will ever be the same without you. I know your family feels the same. So many people are gone. I can't stop crying. After the sad tears stop. I will tears of joy when I think of you and the good times we had. I will carry you in my heart always. I love you ❤️ sister 🧑, Always

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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