Wilma Harris Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Miss Wilma Harris, 96, a retired teacher passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 at Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born near Advance, Missouri, Nov. 23, 1923, daughter of Dewey S. and Myrtle Revelle Harris in the home built by her pioneer ancestors in 1859. She graduated from Delta High School and earned a B.S. degree in Elementary Education from Southeast Missouri State University. Her Master of Arts degree was completed at George Peabody College, Nashville, Tennessee. Additional post-graduate work was from University of Missouri. She was a member of several professional organizations in education. Miss Harris was featured in Who's Who in American Education. She was treasurer for McGee Chapel Cemetery Association for many years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Cape Girardeau. Miss Harris began her 27 year teaching career in area rural schools in Southeast Missouri, Highland, Illinois, and Mt. Vernon, Illinois. At the time of her retirement, she had taught fifth grade 23 years in Alma Schrader Elementary School, Cape Girardeau, beginning in 1959. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Lora Harris Estes, Emigene Harris Pollard and Fern Harris. Visitation will be 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel. Please practice social distancing and extend condolences through non-physical contact. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 pm Wednesday at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Jeff Long officiating. Memorials shall be appreciated to Chateau Girardeau Foundation, 3120 Independence St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 or to First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 477, Cape Girardeau, MO 63702. Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Wilma Harris

November 23, 1923 - May 8, 2020