Annie Lee W Harris

A Life Well Lived It was a crisp and cool day on Thursday, April 4, 2024, when Annie Lee Williams Harris, 89, serenely passed way after a brief illness. Her final moments were spent lovingly and peacefully at the home of her daughter, Janice Williams, in Stone Mountain, Georgia, surrounded by close and devoted family members. Annie was born on Thursday, July 24, 1934, at sunrise in Hamilton, Georgia to Michael Williams and Dorsie Walker. There were seven children total—four girls and three boys—of which Annie was the fifth. At the age of 12, Annie began working in Georgia’s cotton fields, following in the footsteps of her sharecropper parents. As a young lady and wanting more for her life, Annie moved to Atlanta, Georgia, and married Horace Williams, Sr., who preceded her to heaven. She later married B.F. “Pete” Harris, who also made his transition to heaven. Through those unions, Annie was blessed with eight children: Linda Ann, Rickey Henry, Horace Jr. (deceased), Karen Elizabeth (deceased), Andrew Lee, Veronica, Janice Denice, and Tannish Vanessa (deceased). She is survived by her sister, Elsie Richardson (Jessie). Annie was a devout woman who loved the Lord with all of her heart. She grew up in her father’s church, Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Hamilton, Georgia. After moving to Atlanta, Annie joined Mt. Nebo Baptist Church and served with fidelity. She was always available, day or night, if you needed a word from the Lord or someone to pray for you or pray with you. Taking care of families all over Atlanta was her life’s work and she did it with pride. Her existence was centered around her family. On holidays, like the 4th of July, you would find Annie at Grant Park with her children grilling the barbecue. She was a true chef in every sense of the word and loved preparing soul food for her family. Holidays were special to her since they reunited the family together. She always had delectable food to celebrate. As soon as you stepped onto her front porch, you would smell a mouthwatering aroma... and you would find Annie in the kitchen, preparing food while enjoying the music of B.B. King or Bobby “Blue” Bland on the radio. One of Annie’s favorite activities was going to the movies. She cherished the sensation of being in a theater and how the film made her feel. She loved watching movies of all genres: comedies, dramas, action, adventures, and true-story films. She was continually anticipating and planning her next movie getaway. She had joy, sadness, and challenges that she conquered throughout her life by GOD’s mercy and grace. Her motivation for persevering was to love everyone she encountered and to provide for her children. Annie’s life may be measured by her love and her willingness to care for other people, not by her wealth or notoriety. Our matriarch, Annie Williams Harris, has left us with an amazing legacy of a life well lived. Annie was blessed with 17 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews who loved her dearly

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Annie Lee W Harris

July 24, 1934 - April 4, 2024