Ava Joyce Harris Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ava Joyce Harris of Shelby, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 26, 2025 at the age of 84. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ava Joyce Harris to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Franklin Harris, Sr.; her parents, Noe McHone and Annie Ava Buckner McHone Sr.; and her siblings, C. J. McHone and Iris Sue McHone.
She is survived by: her children, Frances Lay, Angie Martin, Franklin Harris, Jr. (Anita) and Frankie Martin; her grandchildren, John Martin, Angel Cutshaw, Justin Harris, Kristen Finley, Chelsea Harris, Nathan Harris, Megan Depew, Bill Lay and Breana Lay; and her siblings, R. D. McHone, Marie Reed, Noe Ott McHone, Jr., Mary Hunnicutt and Sandra Seals. She is also survived by many great grandchildren.
