Joyce Ann Kirkham Harris

Joyce Ann Kirkham Harris, age 77, a Warren County, TN resident and Knox County, TN native was born August 3, 1942 and passed away January 17, 2020 at Riverview Terrace following an extended illness. A homemaker, and a member of the Trinity Community Church of Knoxville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Talmadge Eugene and Zella Mae Stewart Kirkham. She was married to Charles Edgar Harris, Jr. who preceded her in death on November 14, 2013. In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by brother, Ron Kirkham. Mrs. Harris is survived by children and spouses, Randy and Tammy Harris of Bell Buckle, TN, Beth Ann and Mark Brown of McMinnville, TN, Mike and the late Donna Harris of Spring City, TN and Angie and Scott Gordy of Lenoir City, TN; twelve grandchildren, Amanda, Jack, Luke, Nick, Robby, Susie, Chris, Katie, Andrew, Cole, Wendy, and Matthew; five great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Terri and Doug Money of Johnson City, TN; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Kirkham of Knoxville, TN; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Donna Harris of McMinnville, TN; dearly loved family friends, David and Kathleen Owen of Georgia and several nieces and nephews that meant so much to her. Our beautiful, loving, and inspiring mother left her earthly body to be with her Lord that she has served so long and so well. While she has always inspired us with her tireless, selfless, and loving service to her family and anyone she met who needed her, these last months have shown us her strength in a new way. While suffering the mental and physical agony that is ALS, she kept her focus on the Father and what is unseen and eternal, serving as such an example to all who knew and loved her. She is already missed so much, but we take comfort from our many memories and thinking of her reunion with Ed and her loved ones. A Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in High’s Chapel with Neil Silverberg officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pregnancy Care Center of McMinnville, C/O First Baptist Church, 403 N. Spring Street, McMinnville, TN 37110. Online condolences can be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.