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Lucy Mae Starks Harris

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Lucy Mae Starks Harris, age 95, was born in Lonoke County Arkansas. She was the second child of Dan and Otelia (Lewis) Starks. She received her early education in Arkansas schools before marrying the late Nathaniel Harris and moved to Detroit, Michigan where she received her degree from Wayne State University. From their union four children were born (Kathryn preceded her in death). She was a retiree of the City of Detroit Housing Department and pursued her second career in real estate. She also engaged in her passions for traveling, reading and writing poetry, and caring for her children. Lucy was a mentor to her brothers/sisters and supported their career interest whenever possible. Mrs. Harris was a faithful member of Genesis Lutheran Church for more than 30 years. She departed this life on March 30, 2014 at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Left to celebrate her life are three children: Bryant, David and Carolyn Harris, eight grandchildren, one brother, Andrew Starks, Detroit, Michigan, four sisters: Otelia Brown-McCoy (Elias), Fraser, Mich.; Dorothy Johnson, Chicago, Ill.; Ida Juanita Cohen, Roseville, Mich. and Ernestine Ford, Los Angeles, Calif.

Published April 5, 2014

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