Harriett Smithe Harris

1932 - 2017

Harriett Smithe Harris obituary, 1932-2017, Chattanooga, TN

BORN

1932

DIED

2017

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Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-East Chapel

404 South Moore Road

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Harriett Harris Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 9, 2017.

Harriett J. Harris, beloved wife of Winton W. Harris, left this earthly life on May 8, 2017 to meet her Savior Jesus giving her an everlasting home in Heaven. Harriett was born to Burl and Adelaide Smitherman on April 28, 1932 in the Antioch Community of Centreville, Alabama. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church Golden Gateway and the Waters Sunday School Class, where she was a choir and library board member. Harriett was a dedicated school teacher for over 40 years. Being an effective and committed teacher gave lifelong meaning to her. Her love of teaching and mentoring brought her two prestigious awards, 1992 Teacher of the Year and in 1994 she was inducted into the Tennessee Teachers Hall of Fame. She was a charter member of the East Ridge Education Committee and for 16 years she was a Ronald McDonald volunteer in the family room at Erlanger Hospital. She is past president of Delta Kappa Gamma International Teachers Society. Harriett was also a member of the American Association of University Women where she received a named grant award. She and her husband shared in the "Spirit of 76 Award" given to them by the Freedoms Foundation of Philadelphia, PA. She was an active member in the Chattanooga Symphony Guild and an Auxiliary member of Gideon's International. Harriett was a charter member of the Medal of Honor Museum of Military History and a life member of the Alvin C. York Chapter of the 82 Airborne Division. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Fitts Smitherman and sister Virginia Smitherman.
Harriett is survived by nieces Ann S. (Ken) Sanders, Nancy (Roger Vogler) Webber, Holly Taylor, nephew Judd Webber, great niece Christine S. (Mac) McKiernan, and great nephew Kenneth (Wendy) Sanders.
"God has you in his keeping and I have you in my heart." Love, Winton.
Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 1:00 pm in the McEwen Chapel at First Baptist Church with Dr. Thomas Quisenberry officiating. Internment will follow the service in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Waters Sunday School Class. Family will receive friends from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm Thursday, at the church.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church; 401 Gateway Ave., Chattanooga, TN. 37402 or to the Ronald McDonald House; 200 Central Ave., Chattanooga, TN. 37403.
Please share your memories and condolences of Harriett with the family at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.
Arrangement are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, East Chapel; 404 S. Moore Rd., East Ridge, TN. 37412

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May 18, 2017

Mrs. Harris was my favorite elementary school teacher. She was inspirational, dedicated, and inspired her students to learn. She wasn't afraid to show love to the students. Bambi O'Neill Hatcher

May 11, 2017

Harriet was truly a wonderful lady. I worked with her at McBrien Elementary. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. JoAnn Bennington

May 11, 2017

Mrs. Harris was an incredible lady! She was my 5th grade teacher. She also taught my dad and my brother. She had the biggest heart and the largest smile! Thanks for impacting my life and showing me what it means to be an amazing teacher! Thanks for inspiring me to go into the career.

May 11, 2017

Colleen Schmitt

A beloved individual--gentle and gracious. Blessings to Mr. Harris and Family.

May 11, 2017

Gerri Stancil

I student taught under Mrs. Harris and then was honored to teach along side of her at East Ridge Elementary. She absolutely loved her profession and all of the students. Praying for you all.

May 10, 2017

Susan Pierce

Harriet was the epitome of a gracious lady -- always encouraging, always had a kind word to say, a dedicated teacher who cared about her friends and the students she taught.

May 10, 2017

Joy Grant

Winton, my prayers are with you. You and Harriett have been friends since I joined Phi Mu Sorority.

Joy (Martin) Grant

May 10, 2017

Harriet Harris McCrary

She was my 5th grade teacher and the reason I went into teaching. She was a very special lady. She was my mentor, friend, and I will miss her. She always told people I was her namesake. Prayers for Winton and family.

May 9, 2017

Melissa and Dot Bayless

Harriet was a great teacher and friend. She will always be with us. Dot and Lisa Bayless

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