Darlis Irene Harris
Darlis Irene Harris
Graveside services for Darlis Irene Harris, 86, Queen City, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Harris passed away at 2:57 p.m., Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Kirksville Manor, Kirksville, Missouri.
She was born June 18, 1934, at Metz, Missouri, to James Hubert Jones and Lydia Mae Roush Jones. On June 29, 1951, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to John Riley Harris, who preceded her in death on October 18, 2016. Mrs. Harris worked at International Shoe Factory before her retirement. She enjoyed crafting and sewing and was an exceptional cook. Mrs. Harris was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church, West Plains.
She is survived by one son, John H. Harris and wife, Kathryn; four grandchildren, John H. Harris and wife, Debbie, Matthew Harris and wife, Ashlie, Darla White and husband, Jason and R. D. Allen; nine great-grandchildren, Jessica, Jennifer, Rachel, Kaitlyn, Arianna, Benjamin, Josiah, Rebekah and Joseph; one sister, Kay Decker, West Plains; and one sister-in-law, Norma Cooper, Hocomo, Missouri.
Her parents, husband, twin daughters, Vona Freeman and Vonda Wilbanks and one grandson, Brian Ledwa, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Harris will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Ten Mile Baptist Church Cemetery Fund and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Phyllis Miller
August 17, 2020 @ 11:57 am
John, Kathryn and all of Darlis family members you have my deepest and sincere sympathy. Darlis became a dear friend of mine since we attended the same church and were in the same SS class. I missed her so much when she moved away.
Sheryl Shipley
August 17, 2020 @ 7:58 pm
John , Kathy and family so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Dot. She was one of a kind . I spent some great Friday lunches with her and uncle Jr. and all the Aunts and Uncles. Love Sheryl and Chris
Jennifer King
August 19, 2020 @ 7:08 am
Aunt Dot was a wonderfully kind lady with a heart of gold. She will most definitely be missed. My thoughts & prayers go out to her family & friends.
Laura Pendergrass
August 19, 2020 @ 11:09 am
I was so so sad to hear of the passing of Ms. Darlis. Her and Ms. Eulah Payne were the two ladies that got me interested in our Ladies Auxiliary. We went on several trips associated with the auxiliary. I have many special memories of her. I will be praying for you and your family.
Vicki Cooper
August 20, 2020 @ 6:13 pm
John and family, I was saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. Please accept my apology for not being there. I have been ill from medication I am taking for diabetes and Cooper James is ill with Scarlett Fever
Mom did not feel she could walk to graveside. You and yours were in our thoughts and prayers and we love you and Kathy. Mom’s # 284 3717
Love always, Vicki
Tami R Dudgeon
August 25, 2020 @ 11:34 am
I am so sorry to hear this. Totally missed the announcement until today. Your mom and dad both were the best neighbors ever. I loved and appreciatiated them so much. Sadly we lost most contact when we moved. Ms. Dot crocheted each of my children a beautiful blanket when they were born. I proudly have those saved and awaiting the birth of their first child someday. She will never be forgotten.