of Marshall, AR
July 4, 1924 - April 30, 2015
Mrs. Marlie Harris, age 90 of Marshall, Arkansas joined her Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at NARMC in Harrison, Arkansas where she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren at the time of her passing. She was born in Dongola, Arkansas on July 4th, 1924 to Garland Smithson and Polly (Halsted) Smithson.
Marlie was a member of the Dongola Community Church and lived most of her life in the Dongola area of Searcy County, Arkansas. She was very proud to tell everyone how much she loved Dongola. She worked for over 30 years at Flintrock Shirt Company in Marshall. She loved her flowers, gardening, quilting, canning and most of all spending time with her children and grandchildren. Sunday family dinners and gatherings spent with her family were the highlight of her week.
Marlie married Talmage Harris on July 16, 1941 and they were married 66 wonderful years until his death in 2008. They are survived by five children, Leyon Bratton of Marshall, Jimmy Dale Harris (Gail) of Marshall, Sylvia Sample (Rick) of Clinton, Brenda Hiett (Ronny) of Marshall and Tammy Treece (Eddie) also of Marshall; Marlie was granny to eleven grandchildren, Marice Dale Bratton, Sheri Beth Snow, Suzanne Woods, Mindy Wallace, Holly Beavers, Rhydale LeMarr, Michael LeMarr, Chastity LeMarr, Lisa Cox, Brook Yarbrough and Kelsey Briggs; nineteen great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; three sisters, Leta McInturff, Murl Milam and Dorothy Grinder; and one great grandchild, Jeffery Dale LeMarr.
Funeral services for Marlie will be 2:00 PM Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Donnie Horton and Bro. Bruce Smithson officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Saturday in the Chapel. Burial will be in Dongola Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Kenny Halsted, Darrell Halsted, Paul Ray Halsted, Afton Bolen, NA Kelley and Michael LeMarr. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Grinder and Marlie's grandkids.
Sylvia, Jimmy , Leyon, Brenda and Tammy , and families , sorry for the loss of your sweet mother, had been years since I saw her but remember her as a sweet lady. Prayers for comfort to all.
Dear Brenda, my heart just dropped when I heard Marlee was gone. She was such a beautiful lady . She brightened my day every time I saw her. She will be missed !!
Marlie's Family,
Please accept my condolences for your loss. I saw Marlie several years ago at the McDaniel Cemetery Decoration, she gave me a big hug, we talked and laughed for some time and had a great visit. She was just like I remembered, even though it had been several years since I had seen her. It is hard to let those we love go, may God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. She was such a pleasant lady, to all who knew her. I pray God will bless you during this time.
Marlie was always a sweet, sweet person. My prayers are with you all.
Girls, so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a very nice lady..Prayers for all. Love for all the family.
Thoughts & prayers for comfort and peace during this time.. God bless you all
My deepest sympathy to the family of Harris. Losing a loved one is one of the most painful thing in this world. But rest assured that Jehovah our God sees our sorrows and deeply cares about us. (1 Peter 5:7) May you find comfort in God's word recorded in John 5:28,29 which promises a resurrection hope for all our dear loved ones.
Sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. Blessings, Nancy
We are so sorry for your loss and We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Thoughts and prayers for all the family.
Has a nice visit with her on Sun 5-26 talking and laughing such a sweet lady .
Will be missed by family and friends.
I have wonderful memories of your Mom from when I was a young girl and went to her house a lot. What a wonderful cook, and a great lady. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
So sorry for your loss. She has gone where her Bible told her she'd go. She is not lost, you know where she is. God bless you and comfort you and your family.
Harris Family
So sorry for your lost . You are in prayers . She will be missed.
Brenda ,
What a wonderful lady your momma was. We are all gonna miss her and her smiling face. Prayers are with you all.
We love you.
Trisch & Kenzie
She always made my day so biright! Big hugs her love for people was so precious ! God much truly be smiling with her!
I'm sorry for your loss. Ms Marlie was a sweet lady.