Obituary

Harris, Pauline Wood, 99, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Elton C. Harris, and son-in-law, Donald W. Colbert. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Carol H. and L. Irvin Williams, Cynthia H. and Richard Williams, Kay C. and Larry Lloyd; sons and daughters-in-law, Calvin C. and Frances Harris, Robert B. and Gail Harris; grandchildren, Debbie W. Hylton (Paul), L. Todd Williams (Jean), Gregg Mercier (Rosemary), Michelle Williams, Leanne B. Dixson (Andy), Kelley C. Parker (Keith), Kara L. Colbert, and Lisa Persinger (Aaron); great-grandchildren, Chris, Megan, Joshua (Holly), Michael, Caitlin, Irie, Dalton, Drew, Matthew, Laura Anne, Kyle, Kaleb, Britney, and Cameron. Pauline was the valedictorian of the first graduating class of Manchester High School in 1928. She was a lifelong member of Branchs Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm Friday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10). A celebration of her life will be held at 1 pm Saturday at Branchs Baptist Church, followed by a reception in the church fellowship hall. A private family interment will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Branchs Baptist Church, 3400 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23234, or Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Parkway, Richmond, VA 23227.