GOD SEES EVERY TEAR 
No heart breaks alone, For God is always near. And when a prayer is whispered, He's always there to hear. When sorrow is overwhelming, 
He comforts tenderly, For not a single tear willfall That the Father doesn 't see. 
Cousins 
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Gratitude is expressed to the staff of Sacred Journey Hospice in McDonough, GA for the care given to our loved one. Special notes of thanks are extended to Ben Hill United Methodist Church in Atlanta for the cards, visits, and other kind acts. We are appreciative of the visits and prayers of Associate Pastor Rev. Lavell Sanders and to Willie Watkins Funeral Home for the services provided. 
White Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Senoia, Georgia 
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Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home 602 Newnan Road 
Carrollton, Georgia 30117 770-836-0044 
 
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF 
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 11:00 A.M. 
White Oak Grove Baptist Church 4619 Gordon Road 
Senoia, Georgia 30276 Reverend Dr. K. G. Bailey, Pastor 
 
 Shirley Mae Spear Harris was born February 28, 1937 to the late Edmond Spear, Jr. and Olive Mae Bowles Spear. To this union, five girls were born of which Shirley was the oldest. She was her father's mechanic, tractor driver and farmer. 
Shirley married Jerry Harris of Cedartown, Georgia at an early age and to this union 2 children were born: Sandra Strickland (Rayford), and Bishop Larry Harris (Sheila) who preceded her in death. 
Shirley was known for her hospitalityand family and friends knew that they were always welcome at her home to spend days and nights with her. There was always good food and a warm bed in which to sleep. 
In later years, health challenges pre ented Shirley from regularly worshipping at her home church, White Oak Grove Baptist, but she found nurture and love with her mother's side of the family at Pine Valley Church of God In Christ, where her uncle is Pastor. She kept the word of God close by and cherished the bible her son gave her which was marked with her favorite scriptures. 
Shirley received her wings Friday, June 16, 2017. One son, Bishop Larry Harris, and one sister, Eddie Lee Price, preceded her in death. Shirley leaves to cherish her memory a daughter Sandra Strickland; son-in-law Rayford Strickland; daughter-inlaw Sheila Harris of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; grandchildren Ronald Strickland, Rafael Strickland, Brittany Harris, Justin Harris, Larry Harris, Jr., and Nicole Harris; great-grandchildren Chantel Nicole and Rafael Keyon; sisters JoAnn Mckenzie (Earl), Jewell Brown and Iona _Walker; two aunts Mrs. Thelma Glass and Mrs. Elvia Spear; one uncle Superintendent Woodrow Penson; brother-in-law Mr. Kenneth Price and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 
 
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Rev. Dr. K. G. Bailey, Officiating 
 
Processional 
 
Scripture Prayer 
 
Old Testament: Psalm 27 Superintendent - Woodrow Penson Pine Valley Church of God In Christ 
New Testament: Revelation 21:1-4 
Elder Timothy Jones Pine Valley Church of God In Christ 
 
Song 
 
Michael Penson Philadelphia Church of God In Christ 
 
Reflections 
 
Elder Timothy Penson Pine Valley Church of God In Christ 
James Edward Spear White Oak Grove Baptist Church 
 
Song Eulogy Acknowledgement 
 
Pastor Willie Sinkfield Mount Sinai Baptist Church 
Reverend L.M. Spear Jr. Pleasant Hill UMC 
Iona Spear Walker 
 
Recessional 
 
Postlude