Eva Harris

Eva Harris, 79, of Manchester, CT departed this life Saturday, January 28, 2017 surrounded by her family and loved ones in her Manchester, Connecticut home. She was born on March 15, 1937, in Augusta, GA. She was the daughter of the late Mattie Bell Harris and Steve Harris, Sr. She was a lifelong resident of Hartford, CT. Four children Daryll Harris, Darlene Pittman, Michael Harris and Troy Harris survive her as well as her 8 grand-children and 7 great grand-children. She also leaves behind one sister, Janin Harris; and a brother, Steve Harris, Jr., all of Hartford. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her life-long soul mate Vernal Forbes, two sisters, Martha “Shimmy” Jackson and Mary "Bobby" Harris and three brothers, William "Bo" Harris, Oscar Harris and Floyd "Morgan" Harris and two sister-in-laws Cynthia Harris, Viola Harris and one grandson Payne Harris. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Calling hours will be Friday, February 3, 2017 at 11a.m. - 12 p.m. with funeral immediately following at Antioch Baptist Church, 161 Nelson Street, Hartford, CT. Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery in Hartford, CT. The family sends thanks for all your well wishes and support with special thanks to the All Faith Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and Rev. Dr. Jeff Powell of Antioch Baptist Church for the care given for the arrangements. With deep love and appreciation, we thank her live-in caregiver Icelin Palmer and The Masonicare Home Hospice nurses for their hands-on daily care of our mother.

In 1944, Steve Harris, Sr. moved his family from Augusta, GA. to Hartford, CT. when Eva was seven years old. After graduating from the 8^th grade, in order to help her family Eva had to leave school to find a job.  In 1971, she started working at The Sisters of St. Joseph’s Convent in West Hartford, CT. as a Dietary Aide until she retired in 1999. During retirement until her passing, Eva enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her pride and joy has always been her grand children. Since the late 1970s, Eva was a devoted and faithful member of The New Antioch Baptist Church where she sang in the choir.