Debra Jean Harris

January 18, 1963 - June 25, 2019
Debra Jean Harris

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Debra Jean Harris age 56, a resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Washington Assembly of God officiated by Pastor Kevin Woolard. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 PM until the service hour.
Debra was born in Washington County on January 18, 1963 the daughter of the late Jefferson Hudson and Delores Bateman Hudson.
She is survived by her husband: Harold Wayne Harris of Washington, NC; two daughters: April Jean Waters of Washington, NC; Reba Dawn Ayers and husband Jasper of Chocowinity, NC; a brother: Leonard Hudson and wife Emily of Washington, NC; three grandchildren: Lori Waters, Tyler Jefferson Jones, Shannon Ayers and two nieces: Rebecca Hudson and Harley Hudson.
You may share a memory with the family by visiting www.josephpaulfdl.com.
Joseph B. Paul, Jr. Funeral Director Licensee of Washington is serving the Harris family.
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Memorial Service

Saturday, June 29, 2019
2:00 PM

Washington Assembly of God - Directions
2029 West 5th Street
Washington, NC 27889

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Washington Assembly of God - Directions
2029 West 5th Street, Washington, NC 27889
  • Saturday, June 29, 2019
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Saturday, June 29, 2019
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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  • June 28, 2019
    Ayers Family says:
    Reba and april i am sorry for your loss your mama was a very wonderful she was a hard worker we love yall

  • June 27, 2019
    Sherry Hollowell says:
    So sorry for your loss

  • June 27, 2019
    Tamara Arthur says:
    So sorry for your loss..Debra was a..She taught me alot of what I know about being a supervisor..I can't express how thankful I am to have worked with her..Everytime I'm in the office doing paperwork I will remember her because she taught me all of that..The last time we talked which was Monday the day before the accident I noticed this bag that she had n I told her I liked it...Minutes later she walked up to me and said here you can have it..I'm not gonna use it anyway and she was always so giving like that..It hurts not seeing her in Hardee's..I will surely miss her..Prayers for the family.. Thank you Debra for everything..I'm glad I got a chance to let you know how appreciative I was about you guiding me as a supervisor..

  • June 27, 2019
    Sue Rhem says:
    Special thoughts and prayers are with you. Such a special lady!

  • June 27, 2019
    William and Erin Waters says:
    Such shocking and tragic news! We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.

  • June 27, 2019
    Cyndi Apple Kvalevog says:
    Debra I will forever miss your smile and your friendship. You were like a sister to me growing up. Your family embraced me as their own. And even after being gone for years, the easiness and familiarity of our friendship when I moved back was something that never changed in you. I am blessed and honored to have called you friend and I will forever miss you. Go rest high on that mountain my dear sweet friend. We will see each other again one day.

  • June 27, 2019
    Billy Appleu says:
    Leonard,my deepest Condolences to you and your Family.I remember many,many,many nights Debra spent with my Sister ,when they were young,best of Friends
    She will be deeply missed by the Apple Family. Billy Apple

  • June 27, 2019
    Jim and Tammy Turner says:
    To the family of Debra Harris. We have only known her at Hardee's for 6 years we have been living in Hyde County.We were there just Monday and she talk with us and she was always great with her customer.We were shock to hear that it was her and I pray that all of you will feel peace and God's comfort as you grieve over her.God bless. Debra was a special person My heart hurts for you all.

  • June 27, 2019
    Doris Wallace says:
    We met Debra At Hardee's in Belhaven. Hardee's is a place where we go for breakfast and being with friends. It is like a family for a lot of us. We care and enjoy our Hardee's family and will surely miss Debra. We will pray for comfort as you deal with the loss of your loved one. God Bless You All, Doris and Denny Wallace Pantego NC

  • June 27, 2019
    Brenda Wright says:
    So Sorry for your loss...The Lord needed another Angel.

  • June 28, 2019
    Bobbie Rossetti says:
    I was so shocked that this happened. I'll never forget meeting Debra in the 7th grade. We got into a lot of trouble together, but also had a lot of good times. As the years went by we moved on with our lives but still remained great friends. I will miss her terribly. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. But I know she is with her parents now.

  • June 28, 2019
    Judy Guthrie says:
    When my daughter, Beverly and I, started coming to Washington from Hyde County, we would go to the bowling alley. Quite often we would spend the weekend with Debra and April. We got to know several of her family and friends. (Those were some mighty good times). Sending hugs and prayers with love to the whole family.

  • June 28, 2019
    Sherry & Harley Gravely says:
    Leonard and family, Harley and I are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

  • June 28, 2019
    Eusaphine Satterthwaite says:
    My sincere condolences to your family. I felt like I knew you personally because of my family members working at hardees. I had the opportunity to chat with
    you the last time I came in hardees and ate. We had a pleasant but comical conversation. I would have e never known the would be my first and last time chatting with you. SIP Ms. Debra

  • June 28, 2019
    Linda Carver Clark says:
    Hi Leonard, April and family, and cousins Mike and Linda and Geraldine,,, I am truly so sorry. I sang at your wedding. I thought a lot of Debra. I knew her parents I have known the family since I was in high school. I would always see Debra when I was getting groceries and catch up of things. She was a very devoted person--mother and daughter and wife...She did the very best that she could. I know you all loved her...And that her love was returned back to you...My prayers are with you,,

  • June 28, 2019
    Danielle Guthrie says:
    My heart goes out to Reba and April also their family I loved Debra like a mom we had our ups and downs as anyone would but we worked through them. We had great times at hardee's the 3 years I worked with her. Iam going to truly miss her. I love you Debra

  • June 30, 2019
    Shirley Langan says:
    Prayers for the family n Friends of Ms.Debra during this sorrowful time. She will be greatly missed!

  • June 26, 2019
    Martha Crisp says:
    April Curtis and I were so sorry to hear about your mom. May God be with all of you thru this tragic time.

  • June 27, 2019
    Sheriff & Mrs. Alan Jordan says:
    Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

  • June 27, 2019
    Art & Joanne DeVoe says:
    We are so sorry to hear about Debra, We pray the Lord surrounds everyone with love, peace and comfort

  • June 27, 2019
    Barbara Thigpen says:
    Im so sorry for your lost your mama was a sweet person whom i love to have conversations with she will truly be missed

  • June 27, 2019
    Tabitha Ward says:
    My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and friends. I'm deeply sorry for your loss.

  • June 27, 2019
    Faith Tyson says:
    Debra, you were a good mama and person. Wayne, I'm sorry for your loss..take care .

  • June 27, 2019
    Willene Brinn says:
    So sorry for your loss. I got to know your mom at Hardee's in Belhaven. She was always a very kind and pleasant person. She did a fabulous job getting her customers waited on. Will miss seeing her there.

  • June 27, 2019
    Barbara Herring says:
    I only saw this lady at Hardee's in Belhaven. She was always friendly and made you feel welcome and happy. She will be missed by all who went there and met her

  • June 27, 2019
    Shirley Boyd says:
    No words can take this hurt away. Prayers for comfort and strength in the coming days for all. Love Dennis and Shirley

  • June 27, 2019
    Ginger Woolard Newbold says:
    I am so very sorry for your loss. May God sustain you and give you peace for this difficult journey.

  • June 26, 2019
    Carol Spain says:
    Prayers for the family

  • June 27, 2019
    Judy Beacham says:
    So sorry , my thoughts and prayers are with all of Debra's family.

  • June 26, 2019
    LORI LILLEY says:
    My thoughts and prayers are with you. Debra was a good friend and coworker.

  • June 27, 2019
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  • June 26, 2019
    Marie Sparks says:
    So sorry to hear of the loss in your family. We are thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers. May God comfort you all at this time.

  • June 26, 2019
    Eddie & Linda Edwards says:
    Wayne and Sue we are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God hold you all close in your families time of need.