Beulah K. Harris

March 11, 1920 - August 28, 2010
Beulah K. Harris

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Beulah K. Harris, 90, of Flat Rock, was received into Heaven on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Four Seasons Hospice Elizabeth House.

A native of High Point, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert A. Kidd and Myrtle Rule Kidd. She married The Rev. John G. Harris in 1948 and they served the NC West District of The Wesleyan Church for 39 years. The served at St. Stephens (1950 ñ 1952), Greensboro First (1952 ñ 1963), Kings Mountain First (1963 ñ 1967), Asheville First (1967 ñ 1970), Canton (1970 ñ 1971), Midway ñ Randleman (1971 ñ 1975), Bethel ñ Hendersonville (1975 ñ 1980), McAdenville (1980 ñ 1984), Kings Mountain First (1984 ñ 1989), when they retired and moved to Henderson County. In her later years, she also lived in Kernersville before coming back to Flat Rock in March 2010.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. John G. Harris, a grandson, Cameron Michael Harris, and her brother, R. Glenn Kidd.

She was a member of Bethel Wesleyan Church where she served as pianist for many years. While serving at the other churches, she was always involved in teaching Sunday School and playing either the piano or organ. She was active in the Wesleyan Womenís missionary society and always enjoyed Camp Meetings in Colfax, NC. Additionally, she was a registered dietician and worked at several retirement facilities including Wesleyan Arms in High Point, NC and Carolina Village, in Hendersonville, NC.

Surviving are two sons, Mike Harris and wife, Suzie of Kernersville and Ken Harris and wife, Lora of Flat Rock and five grandchildren, Christopher, Caroline, Lydia, Evan and Seth.

A funeral will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Bethel Wesleyan Church. The Revs. Tim Clark, Jerry Lumston, Todd Reynolds and Robert Allred will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm Tuesday at the church.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Hendersonville Health and Rehab and The Elizabeth House for their loving care of ìMaw Mawî in her last days.

Memorials may be made to either Bethel Wesleyan Church, PO Box 268, Dana, NC 28724 or Emmanuel Wesleyan Church Building Fund, 3233 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC 27405.


Service

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
12:00 AM

Bethel Wesleyan Church - Directions
909 Tracy Grove Road
Flat Rock, NC 28731

Service

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Bethel Wesleyan Church Cemetery - Directions
909 Tracy Grove Road
Flat Rock, NC 28731

Visitation

Tuesday, August 31, 2010
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Bethel Wesleyan Church - Directions
909 Tracy Grove Road
Flat Rock, NC 28731

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  • August 30, 2010
    Becky Shaw Faucette says:
    Mike, Ken and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember your parents well from Midway Wesleyan Church and have fond memories of your time there. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. Becky and Dot Shaw

  • August 30, 2010
    Rev. Don Milstead says:
    Dear Mike and Kenny, Your mother was a saint and a very dear friend. Carol and I will miss her. It was evident she loved the Lord and I'm certain she is in Heaven with Jesus and your Dad. Please be assured of my prayers. Thanks, Keny and Lora, for the wonderful care you extended to Beulah these past 7 years. Your friend in Christ, Don Milstead

  • August 30, 2010
    Yvette Moore says:
    Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding.(Proverbs 3:5) May you carry these words in your heart, for they will comfort you in the time of need. Mr. & Mrs. Harris, just know that you and your family are in my prayers. Sincerely, Yvette Moore

  • August 30, 2010
    Margaret & Doug Taylor; Jennifer & Bailey Wilson says:
    Thinking and Praying for you

  • August 30, 2010
    Doug and Dee Quance says:
    May the memories you have of your dear mother and Maw Maw sustain you during this time. Praise God you know she is home with Him. May God hold you in His arms during this time to give you peace and healing for your loss.