Betty Shaw Harris Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Betty Shaw Harris (Jackson, Tennessee), born in Gallatin, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 4, 2024 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Shaw Harris to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alfred Hayden Saylors and Ora Hazel Shaw Saylors; her brother Alfred David Saylors; her nephew David W. (Chip Saylors); and her brother-in-law Buddy Gresham.
She is survived by: her husband John T. Harris; her daughters, Jackie Bradley Rippey, Marilyn Teresa Scott (Barry Neal Scott) and Angela Kay Harris (Leah Moyers); her grandchildren, Jonathan Scott (Rachel) and Hope Scott Newton (Aaron); her great grandchildren, Amariah, William, Eliza, Michael, Silas Scott, Braxton and Bentley Newton; her brother Bobby Hayden Saylors (Lorraine); her nephews, Troy Saylors, Felix Gresham and John Gresham; and her sister-in-law Mary Gresham.
The Family has requested that any memorial contributions be directed to the national non-profit that helps fund teachers in high-needs schools with classroom supplies, AdoptAClassroom.org or the Museum of the Peace Corps Community at museumofthepeacecorpsexperience.org, or Women of Hope Recovery at hrcwoh.com.
