Jimmie Lurleen Harrison

Funeral services for Jimmie Lurleene Harrison, age 96, of the East Caney Community  will be conducted at 11 a.m., on Monday, December 23, 2019 at East Caney Baptist Church with Pastor Lavell Hendricks officiating.  Interment will follow at East Caney Cemetery.  Mrs. Harrison passed away on December 16, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on February 15, 1923 in the East Caney Community the daughter of Willie Williams Sr., and Inez Askew Williams.  She married L. V. (Son) Harrison, Sr. and was married for over 60 years.  A retired teacher, Mrs. Harrison completed her elementary education in East Caney and graduated Douglas High School at 16 years of age in 1939 as Valedictorian.  She obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Jarvis Christian College with a double major in English and French.  For over 40 years she was an educator in the Sulphur Springs ISD.  Mrs. Harrison also was the girl’s high school basketball coach until the closing of Douglas High School.  She completed her career in 1983 from her beloved Lamar Elementary School.  She is survived by her children, Patricia Harrison Cooper, Jimmy Lynn Harrison all of Sulphur Springs, grandchildren, Kelvin Harrison, Ketena Cooper, Keitha Hall, Ryan Harrison, Tracy Brown, Daniel Cooper and Lewis Harrison III, nineteen great-great grandchildren, five great, great, great grandchildren, one sister Reba Mae Jones and numerous nieces, nephews cousins and extended family members.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, L. V. (Van) Harrison, Jr., brother, Ruben Williams, sisters, Wilena Oliver Odon and Nancy Burrell Harrison and grandchild, David Cooper.  Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com

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