Virginia Mae Harris
  • Born on: May 20, 1931
  • Departed on: April 2, 2020
  • Resided in: Anamosa, IA

Virginia Mae Harris

Virginia Harris died on April 2, 2020.  Per Virginia's wishes there will be a private family service held at St. Patrick's Catholic church in Anamosa.  Date TBD.

She was born May 20, 1931 to Vern and Marjorie Wing at Independence, Iowa.  She married Leroy Harris June 30th, 1949.  Three children were born to this union.  She did bookwork and answered the phone for the family business Harris Hometown Dairy.  She also worked at the Mt. Vernon Care Center, was co-owner for Virgie's Maid-Rite in Stanwood, IA, and enjoyed being a Cub Scout Den Mother in Olin.

After retirement she enjoyed traveling in their RV and spending winters in Mission, Texas.  She enjoyed playing golf, walking, gardening and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter Cindy (Larry) Graf, and her son Mark and his long-term companion Kris, 12 Grandchildren, 40 Great grandchildren and 1 Great, Great grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her husband Leroy and her son and daughter in law, Steve and Deb Harris, her parents, two brothers and three sisters.

She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend whose memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.  Condolences and memorials may be sent to Cindy Graf at 1843 Somerset Dr., Marion, IA.
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