BENTON – Emily Elizabeth Harris, 41, of Benton passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.
She was born on March 5, 1983, in West Frankfort, the daughter of Don & Chris (Casey) Owens.
Emily married James (Jimmi) Harris on October 23, 2010.
Emily’s biggest passion in life was her husband, children and her family. Her passion was being a stay at home mom. She was always giving, caring and putting others above herself. She chose to be a donor in order to give the gift of life to others. She and the girls would fix birthday bags for the foster children and bags for the homeless. Christmas was her favorite holiday. Gratefully Blessed was a business she operated from home; the name was chosen because of her daughters. She could light up a room with her smile & laughter.
Emily is survived by her:
Husband: James (Jimmi) Harris of Benton
2 Daughters: Maykia Sophia & Brylee Elizabeth
Granddaughter: Aurora
Step-son: Christian James Harris
Parents: Don & Chris Owens
Brother: Brent Thomas Owens
Niece: Aubrey Harris
Nephew: Dawsyn Owens
Brother-in-law: Matthew & Sara Harris
Grandmother: Linda Casey Lindell
Grandmother: Mary Lee Owens
Father-in-law & Mother-in-law: Alan & Linda Harris
Emily was preceded in death by her grandfathers Donald E. Owens Sr. and Charles Ross Casey Sr., and a sister Hannah Marie Owens.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 16th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Michael Nave officiating. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home at any time.
For more information or to send online condolences, please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.
