Viola Davis Harris

Viola Davis Harris, 91, passed away peacefully at home with her family surrounding her on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. She was born on Saturday, May 21, 1932, to the late James and Lida Davis in Manchester, Kentucky.

Viola was a loving wife, mother, granny and great-granny, and she loved spending time with her family. She was a life time learner, and taught both her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to read and write in cursive. Viola enjoyed cooking, and will be remembered for her great biscuits and gravy and her fried apples. She loved being outdoors gardening, and always got a little frustrated whenever the deer would feed in her garden. In her spare time, Viola enjoyed quilting, traveling and watching some of her favorite shows like, Chopped, Pioneer Woman and Young and the Restless, just to name a few. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, James and Lida Smith Davis, Viola is preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Daugh H. Harris; two daughters, Carolyn Harris Higdon and Linda Harris Dennison; two grandsons, Dustin Cook and Vincent Harris.

Left to cherish her memory, Viola leaves behind a daughter, Brenda Harris Cook (Darrell); son, Raymond Harris (Wanda); five grandchildren, Sally Baxter (James), Daniel Cook (Leah), Laura Dennison, Samantha Dennison and Matthew Dennison; six great-grandchildren, Layla Masters, Aiden Dennison, Connor Murray, Olivia Baxter, Benjamin Cook and Adeline Cook; many nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and close friends.

A funeral service for Mrs. Viola Harris was held on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Swarens Funeral Home in Ramsey. Burial followed in the Central Barren Cemetery.