Mary Alice (Harris) Prentice "Sis," 81, left this life Monday July 1, 2013, surrounded by angels awaiting her return to Spirit. Sis had been a resident of Manor Care, West Reading, since April.
Mary was born in Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late James and Virginia C. (Wiley) Harris.
Sis loved music movies, Gwen Ifill, eating out at JUMBO'S, Old Milwaukee and bus trips to Atlantic City. Mary was employed as a garment worker for many years, starting with Berkshire Knitting Mills and retiring from H. Oritsky, Inc.
Left to mourn Sis's crossing are three children, Tara E. Prentice, David L. Prentice and Gloria Jean Prentice-Harris; two grandchildren, Tiarra M. Prentice and Tyree A. Farley; her brother, Robert "Tab" Harris; sister, Jamie S. Harris; good friend, Dot Copeland; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family .
The family wishes to thank friends for their ongoing loving kindness and condolences, Manor Care and Heartland Hospice for the TLC given Mary during her stay with them. Jesse Johnson Funeral Home of Allentown is in charge of the arrangements.
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These were planted with Nan and you in mind.
Today is Fri. the 13th by now it has been 5 years and a few days since your crossing. I know there are things you are seeing better than I am, by & by, though, my "site" will be at the same levels. In this life I/we live and learn. Say hello to Nan & all the family in you realm. I love you all. Jean
G.Jean Prentice-Harris
July 13, 2018
ITS CHRISTMAS TYME!
JEAN P-H
December 23, 2017
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM.. should ur life be celebrated with a seafood meal or just a beer lol. Well since I don't drink beer, maybe now that I've had my blood tested, I'll drink a small glass of wine for my celebration of your life. Hey may as well eat at Super China Buffet, too, lol. I send my love to all. Jean
G Jean Prentice-Harris
March 20, 2015
We passed through Thanksgiving, Christmas, A New Year. Dreams of you and others who have crossed. Hoping you are all resting and at peace. Knowing time is no longer a problem no rush no hurry. Say hello to family & friends with you there. much love Jean
GLORIA JEAN Prentice-Harris
February 9, 2015
Hey Mom it's one year today you crossed the veil. Today as always I celebrate your life. I just know you have met up with long crossed friends & family. Hi & love to Nan and all. Bunny joined you less than a month ago. Reiki Love & light to you always love you, Jean
GLORIA Prentice-Harris
July 1, 2014
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOOOOO YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!
I'll be enjoying you day, if my car gets back to me on time, at the symphony & maybe some seafood at the China Buffet. Love YA, hi to NANNIE & all over there concerned about me I'll make it. YOU KNOW THAT!
GJean Prentice-Harris
March 21, 2014
Hey there Mom, say Hey to Nannie for me. ALSO love to ANY OTHER FRIENDS & FAMILY ON THAT SIDE OF THE VEIL, thanks. Birthdays,Thanksgiving,Christmas. another New Year have come without your physical presence. We know you are near and speak of you often. It is just not the same. When going through rough times who do we bounce them off?? I guess we just talk or think it, in hopes you hear and understand, knowing you will keep them close as always, knowing they will go no further and you now already know(smiles) LOVE YOU BOTH! Jean
Jean Prentice-Harris
January 23, 2014
Merry Christmas Nana lly ! ????????????????????
Tiarra Prentice
December 25, 2013
Life changes...
It is not everyday that you come to mind, to say so would not be the truth, but you cross my mind often. There are still moments I feel the need to pick up the phone to call you. Knowing, after it passes, I can call you any time just as I do Nannie. Though you have returned to Spirit, I know you are closer now than the goose bumps that rise on my skin when I think, talk or yell at you. Love & Miss you.
Jean Prentice-Harris
October 13, 2013
To all the family, friends, well wishers, for each & every prayer, card, flower arrangement, willing workers, participants, those who shed tears with us and for us, We, the Family send you many a heartfelt THANK YOU! You have been with us before during and since Our Mother/Nana, Sister, Cousin, Aunt, and friend's crossing. We love you all and want all that you have given to us to be returned to you many measures over. I am one who believes in the law of Yin/Yang. (What you put out comes back to you) It is my hope you will reap great things along your life's path way. Namaste.
G Jean Prentice-Harris
July 29, 2013
I miss you so much, mom. Love you!
tara prentice
July 24, 2013
Aunt Mary,
you were a light and shining ray of sun. You will truly be missed. And loved. God called you to be with him. There will not be any more pain and suffering. You will bask in God's glory forever. Amen Love you, Vikki Harris-Dooley
July 12, 2013
Mom & me
Tuesday I Cried..gjp-h
ALONE WAKING ALONE SLEEPING ALONE PLAYING..WALKING THRU A MASS OF PEOPLE..STANDING IN THE THRONG OF MASSES..SLEEPING IN THE QUIET OF NIGHT..ALONE WITH MANY AROUNDME. FRIENDS LAUGHING HAVING A GOOD TYME..ITS TUESDAY, STILL I CRY. WAITING WANTING WATCHING HOPING, TRYING TO MAKE SENSE OF IT ALL..WALKING TALKING PLAYING SLEEPING. ALONE YET WITH FRIENDS, I CRY. MY HEART NEEDS RELEASE MY MIND A REPRISE. MY SOUL TAKES FLIGHT IN THE RISING OF THE SUN. MY HEART IS LIGHTENED BY ITS DAWNING STILL I CRY. I CRY FOR RELEASE..I CRY FOR JOY..I CRY FOR THE PEACE MY HEART AND SOUL FEEL. TUESDAY I CRY FEELING THE RELEASE I'VE LONGED FOR THE HURT THE PAIN THE SORROW LIFT WITH THE RISING OF THE SUN, TUESDAY I CRY WITH RELEASE WITH JOY I CRY. I CRY WITH LOVE LIGHT AND PEACE IN MY HEART AND SOUL! TUESDAY I CRIED.. ORIG. 10-26-2004, REV. 07-10.2013 BY GJP-H
For Mom remembering you always. Jean
Gloria Jean Prentice-Harris
July 10, 2013
Mary "Sis" (Harris) Prentice
Jean Prentice-Harris
July 10, 2013
Mom
G Jean Prentice-Harris
July 10, 2013
Sis in her teens
G Jean Prentice-Harris
July 10, 2013
Nana & Nannie
G Jean Prentice-Harris
July 10, 2013
Mom the Joyful Nana
G Jean Prentice-Harris
July 10, 2013
Mom with cousin Dot
G Jean Prentice-Harris
July 10, 2013
you shall be missed and always remembered
David
July 9, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Lisa Farley-Fuller & Family
July 6, 2013
Tara & Family...My deepest condolences to you.
Faith
July 5, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Thomas
July 4, 2013
I will always love you Aunt SIS and I am glad that you were apart of my life all these years till we meet again... I love you
Jazsmine Holden
July 3, 2013
You will truly be missed and Lord couldn't have open his gates for a more deserving person. Our hearts may be heavy, but our mind is at ease knowing you are at eternal peace
Nissie Kelley
July 3, 2013
My loving angel is now watching down at us she is no longer in pain of suffering , she will be loved & missed dearly R.I.P nana ily
Tiarra Prentice
July 3, 2013
Dear Tiarra & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Sorry for your loss.
CHOR Day Academy
Yvette Mulligan
July 3, 2013
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