Betty T Harris, (91), passed away on Thursday December 31, 2020 at her home.

Betty was born on February 18, 1929 in Union City, Tennessee to Omar Jackson Tatum and Ruth Carlton Tatum. She married T.R. Harris on July 16, 1949. She and "Bill" lived in Shelby for 58 years making it their home. Betty was very involved with the community having roles in: Central United Methodist Church, Shelby Junior Charity League, Cleveland Country Club and many more. She believed in supporting Shelby through numerous contributions to various organizations including the Earl Scruggs Center, Children's Home of Cleveland County, the police associations, Shelby Library as well as many others. Her greatest contribution was in supporting her husband T.R. Harris so that he could thrive in the medical field.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Thomas Reginald Harris. She is survived by her children Jackson J Harris and daughter Julie H Bledsoe (Tony). She is also survived by her grandchildren Shela H McCracken (Devin) and Dylan T Harris. Great grandchild Owen McCracken. Additionally she leaves four nephews: Larry Harris, Martin Harris, Hal Harris, Reggie Harris and their families.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to a charity of your choice.

The family of Betty Harris would like to thank her caregivers for the past year: Cynthia Littlejohn, Betty Jones, Felicia Robertson and Rose Mitchell as well as the staff of Helping Hands Nursing Referral Service.

A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com