Rebecca Harris Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rebecca Faye Hunt Harris, 68, of Chelsea, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2020, at home with her family by her side. Rebecca was born on March 27, 1952, to the late Cecil Webster Hunt and Opal Adams Hunt, of Henderson, Texas. She graduated from Henderson High School in 1970 and received her education degree from East Texas Baptist University in 1974. Rebecca was married to Dr. W. Bryan Harris in 1972, celebrating 48 years of unity, faithfulness, and devotion on May 26, 2020. They built their lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ, and as a pastor’s wife and educator, she ministered to countless people in Vivian, Louisiana; Naples, Texas; Tyler, Texas; Longview, Texas; Columbus, Mississippi; Texas City, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Duncanville, Texas; Salinas, California; Vallejo, California; and Orange, Virginia. In addition to being a pillar of support for her husband, Rebecca loved her children and grandchildren fiercely. She is survived by her husband, as well as her children, Aleesa (Jonathan) Shaw, Amy (Chris) Paschall, Adam (Kathy) Harris, and Anna (Patrick) McCollum; nine beloved grandchildren, Annaleese, Caroline, Audrey, Abigail, London, Jacob, Lily, Mason, and Reagan; and her siblings, Bettie Gene Ferguson, Francis Ballow, Elna Breedlove, and Daniel Hunt. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Nelda Walters. Rebecca left her imprint in the gardens she tended, the feasts she prepared for thousands, the inviting home she thoughtfully created, the stories she shared about her rural upbringing, and ultimately, the people with whom she shared her heart. When Rebecca entered a room, she radiated grace, hospitality, and gentleness through her beautiful smile, kind words, and warm embrace. To know her was to experience a supernatural love that can only come from an intimate relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She spent every morning with her Bible in her lap and cup of coffee in her hand. She walked with Jesus as a Friend. It was from that deep well of friendship that she shared abiding faith, hope, and wisdom with her children, grandchildren, and anyone else who was touched by her presence. All throughout her life, rich hymns of the faith were sung around the piano as she accompanied and sang with her family. In her last days, her husband, children, grandchildren, and loved ones had the honor and privilege of singing songs of praise to her as a gift of worship. Over her last six days on earth, they entered unexpectedly into a most holy work, walking her all the way to the gates of her heavenly home. The confidence she would share with each of you is that God is good, and His love is deep. “Let my soul be at rest again, for the Lord has been good to me. What can I offer the Lord for all He has done for me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and praise the Lord’s name for saving me.” (Psalm 116:7, 12-13) Hallelujah! What a Savior! Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2020, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Thursday, June 11, 2020 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Liberty Baptist Church, 11050 Chelsea Road, Chelsea, Alabama 35043. The funeral will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Liberty Baptist Church. Rebecca will be laid to rest next to her mother and father in Davis Cemetery in Henderson, Texas, on Saturday, June 13, 2020. The graveside will be Saturday, June 13th at 10:00 a.m.

Rebecca Harris

March 27, 1952 - June 8, 2020