Obituaries
Lula Mae Harris Phillips
Sunrise: August 28, 1937
Lula ” Mae” Phillips was born August 28, 1937 in Houston, Tx to the late Leroy Harris, Sr and Eunice Jordan Harris. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of West Union Baptist Church under the pastorship of Rev R.W. Wheaton. She attended Bryan Independent Schools. Last to attend Kemp High School, Bryan, Tx. After which she relocated to Dallas, Texas where she lived for over twenty years. Later she returned to Bryan and worked as a cook with different restaurant in the area before retiring from Texas A& M food services where she cooked for the athletes at Cain Hall.
Mae was a loving mother, sister, and friend. Mae will be remembered best for her love of her family. She was very loving and kind hearted especially with her family, if you needed her she was there for you. Mae also will be remembered best for her passion for cooking ( homemade rolls), fishing, dogs, playing spades, dominoes and especially spending time at family dinners or gatherings. She loved visitors and talking on the phone.
Mae answered the voice of God calling her home on June 18, 2020. She fought a good fight during her illness and kept the faith. She often said that Whenever the Lord gets ready for her she’ll be ready.
She is preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers, Lee Columbus ” L.C.” Harris, Leroy ” Honeyboy” Harris, Jr., James H. Harris and Eugene O. ” Gene” Harris; four sisters, Letha B. Harris, Ruby Bolden, Tereice ” Irene” Lehman and Delora ” Lois” Steamer.
She leaves to cherish her memories, one son, Kenneth Cosby of Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Shambricka Campbell of Severn, MD; one brother, Lawerence L. Harris of Bryan, Tx; four sisters, Dorothy Morehead of Dallas, Tx, Jeril L. Harris, Helen J. Turner and Joyce McMurry all of Bryan, Tx; five grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday June 26, 2020 from 2pm to 6 pm in the chapel of Daniel and Son Funeral Home, 401 W. 18th st, Bryan, Tx 77803.
Graveside Service will be held Saturday June 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m at Oakwood Cemetery Dean Street, Bryan, Tx 77803.
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Love you Aunt Mae
RIH Aunt Mae I love you and will always think about you. You will be truly missed
During this pandemic I am there in spirit also representing my father Earl Lindsey, and those who have gone before me: my grandmother Eddie Mae Harris, my aunt Emma Lee (Harris) Eikner, my uncles Tom Harris, James Holland, and Emmett Lawrence Harris. Please be encouraged by God’s promise to never leave you. Know that His grace and mercy is freely given and it is enough to sustain you through this time of sorrow and to the end of the earth. Rest in His bosom and the blessed assurance that He loves you and so do I.
During this pandemic I am there in spirit also representing my father Earl Lindsey, and those who have gone before me: my grandmother Eddie Mae Harris, my aunt Emma Lee (Harris) Eikner, my uncles Tom Harris, James Holland, and Emmett Lawrence Harris. Please be encouraged by God’s promise to never leave you. Know that His grace and mercy is freely given and it is enough to sustain you through this time of sorrow and to the end of the earth. Rest in His bosom and the blessed assurance that He loves you and so do I.