1930

Jessie Lee Harris was born on 28 Feb 1930 in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Eddie Harris and Racheal Harris.

Jessie Harris was counted in the census on 21 Apr 1930 in Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 1-month-old, female, single, negro, daughter. Also in the home were; her father, Eddie Harris; her mother, Rachel Harris; and her siblings, Creola Harris, Rufus Harris, Tommay L Harris and Louise Harris.

1940

Jessie Harris was counted in the census on 25 Apr 1940 in Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 10-year-old, female, single, negro, daughter. Also in the home were; her father, Eddie Harris; her mother, Rachel Harris; and her siblings, Creola Harris, Rufus Harris, Tommie L Harris, Louise Harris, Sarah Harris, Nancy B Harris, Sylvester Harris, Simon Harris and Edward Harris.

1950

Jessie Horris as counted in the census on 03 Apr 1950 in Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 20-year-old, female, single, negro, daughter, working as a farm helper. Also in the home were; her father, Eddie Horris; her mother, Rachel Horris; and her siblings, Sara Horris, Nancy B Horris, Sylvester Horris, Simon Horris, Edward Horris, English Ray, Melvina Horris, and Maraget Horris.

When she was 20, she married Frank Harris Sr., on 23 Dec 1950 in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA.

2024

She died on 01 Jun 2024 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at MUSC Kershaw Health Medical Center. She was buried on 08 Jun 2024 in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at White Oak Baptist Church Cemetery.

Jessie Lee Harris
February 28, 1930 — June 1, 2024

Jessie Lee Harris, born on February 28, 1930, in Kershaw County, SC, to the late Eddie and Racheal Harris, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024, at MUSC Kershaw Health Medical Center. Jessie was educated in the Kershaw County public school system. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at a young age, as a member of Ebenezer A.M.E Zion Church. She was a cherished member of White Oak Baptist Church, where she served as senior choir leader, Sunday school superintendent, member of the missionary ministry, and one of the mothers of the church. Jessie was known for her warm, kind spirit and her unwavering faith in God.

Jessie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank Harris, Sr., and siblings, Creola Shropshire, Thomas Lee Harris, Rufus Harris, Louise Jackson, Sarah Foster, Nancy Cooper, Edward Harris, and Margaret Bufford, who are now reunited in peace.

Thoughout her life, Jessie demonstrated remarkable skills in landscaping, painting, carpentry, auto detailing, and homecare, with her famous coconut cake being a highlight of her culinary talents. Jessie made a lasting impact on everyone she met and will be fondly remembered for her creativity, dedication, and loving nature.

She is survived by her three sons; Frank Harris Jr., (Suncha) of Dayton, OH; Grover Harris (Kimberly) of Camden, SC; and Stanley Harris (Erica) of San Pedro, CA; and her two daughters; Rosezenia Harris-Belk of Lancaster, SC, and Catherine Harris of Laurel, MD. Jessie will be forever cherished by her eight grandchildren/ two step grandchildren and four great grandchildren/eleven step great-grandchildren, as well as siblings, brothers, Simon Harris of Heath Springs, SC, and English (Roy) Harris (Helen) of Columbia, SC, and sisters, Sylvesta Cook of Teaneck, NJ, and Melvina Rutledge (Herbert) of Heath Springs, SC, along with her two brothers-in-law, Levy Harris (Lucille) of Wake Forest, NC, and Artis Cliff Bufford of Kershaw, SC, and sister-in-law, Allie Harris, of Camden, SC. Additionally, Jessie leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends who will cherish her memory.

Services

Funeral Service
Saturday, June 8, 2024
11:00am – 12:30 pm (Eastern time)
White Oak Baptist Church
2640 John G Richards Road, Camden, SC 29020

Interment
Saturday, June 8, 2024
12:30 – 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
White Oak Baptist Church Cemetery
2640 John G Richards Road, Camden, SC 29020