Gertrude Moncure Harris' Obituary
Gertrude "Trudie" Moncure Harris, age 96 of Bridgeville, DE died peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, January 2, 2011. She was born December 8, 1914 in Marion, Virginia and was raised there. She attended Richmond Normal School during 1932 and 1933.
She married Richard W. Harris in 1934 moving to Mauch Chunk, PA for five years before settling in Bridgeville, DE. She was active in the Women's Guild and as a Sunday school teacher at the St. Mary's Episcopal Church. She was a charter member of the Woodbridge Art League and assisted at the Bridgeville Public Library. She was proud to be a mother and homemaker, raising three children: Richard W. Harris, Jr., Michael M. Harris, and Sarah Alexina Kahler.
She is survived by her three children, eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 11 AM at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2 North Williams Street, Bridgeville, DE. Burial will follow in Bridgeville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Bridgeville Public Library, 600 South Cannon Street, Bridgeville, DE 19933, or to St. Mary's Episcopal Church.
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