Jeanene Harris

Jeanene Lynne Harris age 67 of the Thompson Valley section of Tazewell, VA died Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at Heritage Hall Nursing Center in Tazewell, VA following a very lengthy illness. She was born at Bluefield, WV and was the daughter of the late James and Helen Anderson Barker. Jeanene had made her home in Thompson Valley for most of her life. She was a graduate of Bluefield High School and attended Johnson Bible College. She retired from Tazewell County Sheriffs Department where she served as dietician for 26 years. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in Thompson Valley, VA. She was the last member of her immediate family. Survivors include: Henry E."Gene" Harris, He was her loving companion, husband and friend for 51 very special years, the last 49 of that as husband and wife. Not only was she referred to as "Mother" by Gene and Jody, she was affectionately called that by her closest friends. Jeanene's love of life was accompanied by not only her humor, but her tremendous ability to prepare food with more love than one could ever imagine. She was also survived by one son: Jody G. Harris and wife Detra of Thompson Valley, VA Two Grandchildren that she loved more than anything, Heather J. Harris and J. Heath Harris of the home Special friends, Gaye Kulchar, Betty Jo Stroud, Nedra Lawson Sherry Doss, Lisa Mustard, Florence Cornwell, Ramona Bennett, Bertie Elswick, Erma Sword, Debbie Stilwell, Nicole Ball, Judy Tony, Lisa Dunford, Beverly Shelton, Joyce Hill, Teresa Hylton, Angie Robinette, Debbie Necessary, and Gwinn Webb. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 7, 2006 at Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel of Tazewell, VA at 8:00 p. m. with Rev. Rodney Lawson, Rev. Jim Denton and Rev. Kathie Wilson Parker officiating. Interment will be private. Pallbearers will be Heath Harris, Blake Taylor, Thomas Stroud, Frank Sayers, Joe Remines, Kenny Necessary, Estil Bevins, and Zack Kitts. Honorary pallbearers are, Johnny Barker, Jackie Barker, Jerry Barker, Roy Sharp, Jerry Dunford and Marvin Lively. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday evening form 6 to 8 p.m.

Jeanene Harris

October 31, 1938 - September 5, 2006