Pallbearers
Levi Townsell • Jay Harris
Honorary Pallbearers Kenyartic Harris • Kendrick Harris Kenyon Farris • Kenneth Harris
Flower Bearers
Kenyartic Harris, Jr. • Dejuan Lezine
Acknowledgements
The family of the late Eyvonne Harris, acknowledges with sincere appreciation, the many comforting messages, floral tributes and other expressions of kindness evidenced at this time in thought and deed. Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words that any friend could say; Perhaps you were not there at all; just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much whatever the part.
Celebrating the Life of
Eyvonne Ivy Harris Sunrise
March 19, 1957
Sunset
December 27, 2015
Final Arrangements Entrusted To
5665 N. Teutonia Avenue • 414-358-0538 2535 N. Teutonia Avenue • 414-264-0600 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1910 Taylor Avenue • 262-632-7300 Racine, Wisconsin Designed & Printed By Milwaukee Times
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Monday, January 11, 2016 Wake: 12 Noon • Funeral: 1:00 p.m. Reid’s New Golden Gate Funeral Home 5665 North Teutonia Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Charles Scroggins - Officiating
Obituary Eyvonne (Ivy) Harris was born on March 19, 1957 to the union of Spencer and Rosetta Ivy in Racine, Wisconsin. She accepted Christ as her savior as a child. Eyvonne received her formal education at North Division High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Eyvonne Ivy was united in holy matrimony with Charles Harris on October 30, 1973 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their union was blessed with eight children. In her leisure, Eyvonne enjoyed cooking and spending time with family and friends. She loved dancing and singing. Eyvonne Harris departed this life on December 27, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Spencer Ivy; mother, Rosetta Ivy; sisters, Shirley Lezine and Avon Ivy; husband, Charles Harris; grandson, Devon Harris; granddaughter, LaCole Jones and Le’Ivyonia Townsell; sister-in-law, Emma Neil Harris; and brother-in-law, Houston Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memory: eight children, Kenyartic Harris, Ivy (Levi) Townsell, Tamira Harris, Kenyon Farris, Jasmia Harris, La’Quetia Harris, Kendrick Harris and Kenneth Harris; brothers, Henry (Sandra) Ivy and Donnie (Linda) Ivy; sister, Rose Mary (Roy) Edwards; 26 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; lifetime friend/ brother, Albert Earl Brooks; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
If God is Good If God is good, why ________? I filled this blank in with so many questions, then answers. Auntie, I truly know one thing: in my eyes God has created a woman who is fearfully and wonderfully made. My spirit has been blessed to have intertwined with you Auntie, for a season. I love you dearly. A house doesn’t rest on a foundation, but it rests on a woman’s shoulders. Auntie, you will forever rest softly on my heart. Your Niece, Penny
Wife, Mother, Sister & Aunt You will be remembered every single day— From the smile on your face to the things you would say. You have taken your place in heaven, right where you belong. Right up there next to Charles, your parents, Devon and my mom. We all know we need to be strong, And through our family your memory will live on. No need to fight anymore, just let go and let God. While you were here on earth you did your job. You did your part to keep the family together, That’s why you will remain in our hearts forever. It hurt all of us when you left that day. It left me broken-hearted with nothing to say. I wanted to be selfish and say please don’t leave Because I didn’t want to hurt or grieve. I know in my heart, you’re in a better place, But I swear I’m going to miss your beautiful face. I’m going to miss the talks we would have And the stories we would share that made us both laugh. As I stand here reading this, it’s hard to realize that you’re gone, But I know God just wanted you home. Rest easy, Auntie, you are loved. Towanda L.
Precious Memories
Order of Service Musical Prelude.............................................................................................................. Processional...................................................................................Minister and Family Scripture............................................................................................Charles Scroggins Prayer.................................................................................................Charles Scroggins Musical Selection............................................................................................................ Acknowledgement of Cards and Condolences.......................................................................Towanda Lezine Remarks...........................................................................................Family and Friends Obituary...............................................................................................Towanda Lezine Musical Selection............................................................................................................ Eulogy................................................................................................Charles Scroggins Recessional.......................................................................................................................
Mother
Grandma
Though her smile is gone forever And her hand we cannot touch, We have so many memories Of the one we loved so much. Her memory is now our keepsake With which we’ll never part. God has her in his keeping, We have her in our hearts.
If flowers grow in heaven Lord, Then pick a bunch for us, And place them in our grandma’s arms And tell her they’re from us. Tell her that we love and miss her, And when she turns to smile Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for awhile.
Your Children
The Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren
Interment
Glen Oaks Cemetery 4530 North Green Bay Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Repast
Wisconsin African American Women’s Center 3020 West Vliet Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Precious Memories