Doloras Jean Harris

Doloras Jean Harris – Miss Christmas – died surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 21, 2023, at her residence in Charlotte. Doloras, 86, was born on June 1, 1937, in Wheelwright, KY, the daughter of Vittorio and Angelina (Mundy) Rossi. At the age of 17 she married the love of her life, Troy Harris, and the couple created lasting memories until his passing in 1999. She worked for Aluminum Extrusions for 28 years. There she was a proud Union Committee Member, where she was able to voice her concerns for fellow co-workers. Doloras later worked at Wal-Mart. She will be remembered for her ability to give the days until Christmas, her love for Elvis Presley, being the biggest UK basketball fan in Michigan, and for her love in taking care of others. Doloras also enjoyed fishing, crocheting, taking family trips to Kentucky to visit family members, and being with her grandchildren. Above all her biggest passion in life was her family. Her family’s last words to her were, “we loved that Granny,” as this was a saying that was always exchanged in goodbye.

Doloras is survived by her children, Teresa Uhl, Angela (Joseph) Russell, Victor Harris, and Mark Harris; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Vena (Otis) Newsome. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Troy; children, Jodi Ann Harris and Sylvester Harris; grandchildren, Curtis Harris, Troy Harris, and Thomas Austin; great-grandchildren, Kayla and Kyle Barnett; siblings, Mary Ellen Nance, Anna Gibson, Victoria Martin, and Joe Rossi; and son-in-law, Spike Uhl.

Friends are encouraged to support Doloras’s family by sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation and funeral service was Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Pray Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.