Obituary of Helen Harris

HARRIS, Helen "Pat", age 88, died March 10, 2016 of multiple myeloma. Mrs. Harris was an outspoken woman of courage, curiosity, and forgiveness. She was passionate about social justice and obsessed with reading. While living in Tucson and San Manuel, AZ, Mrs. Harris was active in or served on the governing boards of the Asylum Project of Southern Arizona, Tucson Shalom House, Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona, Tucson Arizona Mass Choir, Mammoth-San Manuel School Board, San Manuel Woman's Club, More Light Presbyterians, Democratic Women's Club, Italian conversation club, and study groups of St. Mark's Presbyterian Church. Professionally, Mrs. Harris directed religious and children's education programs. She held a bachelor's degree from the University of Tulsa and master's degree from Northwestern University. Mrs. Harris is survived by two brothers, three daughters, three grandchildren, and dozens of friends and other family who were very loyal to her in her illness. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 3809 E. 3rd Street, Tucson. Remembrances may be made in the form of donations to the Southern Poverty Law Center, your local food bank, or St. Mark's Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel