Mary J. Harris Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Joann Harris was born on March 29, 1959 in Franklin County, North Carolina to the late James R. Hayes Sr. & Bessie Marie Hayes-Allen. Mary was the eldest of her siblings- three brothers and two sisters. At the age of four, her family moved to the Washington D.C. metropolitan. As a teenager, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at Glendale Baptist Church (now named The Sanctuary at Kingdom Square). There, she served in the usher ministry, the Lot Cary Foreign Mission, and the choir. She graduated from Crossland Senior High School in 1977. She worked in many capacities over the years from within the Department of Defense in the Navy Yard and through hands-on assistance with the campaigns of city officials. Above all, she was a nurturer. On March 28, 1988, Mary married the love of her life, Augustus Harris Sr. Together, they had eleven children. She raised and supported her children in all of their endeavors. For many years she was considered the “Team Mom” and she attended as many games and events with her children as possible. Mary had several hobbies. She could often be found shopping or at a cabaret hand-dancing. She also enjoyed watching the Washington Football Team (formerly known as the Washington Redskins). She most enjoyed traveling, whether with friends or family. Mary also enjoyed taking bus trips with close friends and family to the local casinos. After losing her battle with cancer, on December 29, 2020, she departed this earth, and gained her wings. Mary leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband, Augustus Harris Sr.; children, Lorenzo, Gus Jr (Kim), Porsha (Joseph), Nicole (Leonard), James, Ebone’ (Wendell), Michael (Tinnell), Kenneth, Charles (Kendra), Timothy, and Michelle; her siblings, Angela (David), James “JR”, Michael (Victoria), Vincent (Sharon), Shadonna (Nate); a host of grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and family.

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Mary J. Harris

March 29, 1959 - December 29, 2020