Mary Helen "Granny" Childers Harris, 72, of North Creek Rd., Appomattox, died Saturday morning in Lynchburg General Hospital. Born December 29, 1936, in Appomattox Co., she was the only child of the late Grover Davis and Margaret O'Brien Childers.
Granny loved and attended all activities that her children and grandchildren were involved in. All you had to do was mention a local sports event and she was dressed and ready to go. Her passion was swinging in her patio swing and reading books. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and a dedicated employee for the Appomattox Ford dealership for 43 years.
Granny is survived by three children, Cindy Harris of Richmond, Teresa Harris Henderson and her husband, Mike, of Pocatello, Idaho, R.L. Harris, Jr. and his wife, Sharon, of Appomattox; Four grandchildren, Kemper Harris, Graham Harris, Leeanne Henderson and Morgan Henderson; one niece and four nephews.
She was preceded in death by her former husband, Ralph Lee Harris, Sr. and one nephew, Gary Harris.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm, Monday, July 27, 2009 at Robinson Funeral Home by the Rev. Ronnie Rogers with burial to follow in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 PM and other times at her residence.
Those wishing to make memorials are asked to consider the Appomattox Youth Sports, PO Box 761, Appomattox, VA 24522, or your favorite charity.
Robinson Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family and you may send an online condolence by visiting our website at www.robinsonfuneral.com