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Joyce Smith Harris was born to the late Willie and Rose Smith, on March 16, 1948 in New York City NY. She departed this life on Thursday, December 24, 2020. Joyce was the devoted, loving dedicated wife to Ronald M. Harris senior as well as a dedicated loving mother to her daughter, Leslie H. Cooper, her son, Randy M. Harris and grandmother to Caleb G. Cooper, whom she loved so very dearly. Joyce loved her entire family and her church family. She enjoyed attending morning worship and praising the Lord regardless, even in times of pain. Joyce often spoke highly of her husband and children who were her pride and joy. All that knew her, knew she had a passion for praising God as well as a passion for fried CHICKEN WINGS! Joyce attended and graduated from Washington Irving Girls’ High School in New York City NY. She then went to Nursing Academy School to further her education. Joyce was a former member of Mariners Temple Baptist church in New York City NY, where she also served as a member of the choir. She was employed at Manufacturer Hanover Trust Bank in New York City, NY as the executive computer control room supervisor for over 20 years. She resided in New York City until 1992, moved from the big city of New York to Greenville, NC, where she resided along with her husband and family for the remainder of her years. Mother Joyce Harris was confirmed as a Holy Trinity UHC member Greenville, NC, where she served on the Usher Board, Pastor Aide Committee, The Book Club which she enjoyed highly, and the Women's Fellowship. Joyce was a participant working with the church nursery at Holy Trinity UHC and enjoyed Ministering numerous residential nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Mother Joyce leaves to cherish the memory of her beloved husband, Ronald M. Harris, Sr., her daughter, Leslie H Cooper; son, Randy M. Harris (Keiche); eight step-children, Petey, Cheryl, Tony, Valerie, Jeffrey, Selena, Niecy, and special stepson Dennis Harris; five siblings, Jeannie Moore, Sylvia Williams, Annette McPherson, Matthew Smith (Angela) and Jermaine Smith; two grandchildren, Caleb G Cooper a VERY special grandson and Jordan Smith; two adopted grandchildren, Tony and Tiara Reeves; three step-grandchildren, Aaron, Avery and Kayla; three adopted children who she looked at as her own son and daughter, Dennis Cooper, Luz C. Whetstone, and Vonderick Langley; two special aunts, Deloris S. Joyner and Mary Chance; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; a very special cousin, Scotti Johnson; a very special friends, Debbie Williams, Clifton and Anne Woods, Barbara Dyer, Lynette Whichard, Pat Cooper, Marcella and Richard Reeves.

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Mrs. Joyce Smith Harris

March 16, 1948 - December 24, 2020