SIKESTON -- Lena A. Harris, 103, of Hunter Acres Caring Center, formerly of 110 School St. in Sikeston, died Sunday, May 10, 1998, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.
She was born Dec. 23, 1894, at Bridgeport, Neb., daughter of Virgil and Elizabeth Clement Cradit.
She married John William Harris on July 7, 1912. He died Feb. 14, 1974.
She had been a housewife and homemaker and was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include a niece, Betty Mason of Livermore, Calif.; a friend and guardian, Lynn Dempster of Sikeston; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son.
Friends may call after 5 p.m. Wednesday at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston. Funeral will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Jim Davis and the Rev. Tom Geers officiating. Burial will be in Center Grove Cemetery in Westboro.
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