Ruth Harris' Obituary
Ruth Ann Lunsford Harris, 79, died July 27, 2011 at Baptist Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Doyle W. Harris, four grandsons, Chris (Shannon) Harris, Brandon (Autumn) Harris, Philip (Rheagan) Harris, Stephen Harris, 7 great- grandchildren, and a brother, Jerry Lunsford. She was preceded in death by their son, Danny R. Harris. Ruth Ann was born July, 19, 1932 in Memphis, to Cletus & Vera Clark Lunsford. A retired supervisor of insurance at MLGW, Mrs. Harris was active in insurance & risk management fields prior to retirement. She was past President of the Midsouth Chapter of Risk Insurance Management Society (RIMS) and served on the Board of Directors for Visiting Nurses Association Memphis Blue Cross/Blue Shield Southern Health Plan. She served on the Insurance Advisory Board of the American Gas Association. Mrs. Harris was a member of Lindenwood Christian Church. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 29 at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave. with funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Memorial Park Southwoods. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”.
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