Harriet Shears Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Harriet Shears (Roanoke, Alabama), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 24, 2026 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Luke Hill, Sr. and Annie Elizabeth Hill (Laye); her husband Willie Earnest "Possum" Shears; her siblings, Willie Hill, Sam Hill, Luke Hill, Jr., Reverend Alford N. Hill, Ruby H. McGhee and Judy Hill Adamson; and her sons, George "Snag" Shears and Willie Shears.
She is survived by: her children, Daphne Alexander (Emanuel) of Columbus, Georgia, Juliet Evans of Waco, Texas, Reverend Calvin Paul "Snap" Shears (Pamela) of Leeds, Alabama., John Lewis Blake (MaeLieza) of Five Points, AL, Percy Shears of Cincinnati, OH, Marvin Shears (Daniella) of Roanoke, AL. and Harold Reid (Shonda) of Roanoke, AL.; her brother Silus Leon Hill; her sister-in-law Annie Lee Hill of Roanoke; and her grandchildren, Jazlyn Nelson (Ulysses), Talia Shears, Ashley Evans, Ebony Evans, Justine Evans and Rashay Heard. She is also survived by great grandchildren; along with several bonus grandchildren and great-grandchildren; plus a host of great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, church family, and friends.
The State of Alabama does not have a state-wide mask mandate however, WE ASK all visitors and guests of the family to please note that the incidence of COVID-19 cases throughout Alabama are rising.
