Mary Harris was born on October 12, 1938 to Jesse and Coletta Robords in Hornell, New York. She graduated as the valedictorian of the Ionia High School class of 1957. In 1961 she graduated from Michigan Tech University with degrees in mathematics and geology. Mary taught middle school science for four years before moving to Texas to work for Texas Instruments where she met her future husband, Hugh Harris. They were married in 1966. Her beloved son, Conrad Harris, arrived on July 22, 1970. Mary was devoted to her son and gardening. She began work on her Masters Degree in Geology. The violent murder of her son in 1986 cast a dark cloud over Marys life for many years. Lately, she returned to activities at the Irving Senior Center, gardening and dancing. Mary passed away on January 23, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her son, Conrad; ex-husband, Hugh, and her sister, Christine Mason. Mary is survived by her sister, Lois Robords of Lake Odessa, Michigan and her brother, Alan Robords and wife Cindy of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. A Memorial service is planned for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway, Irving, Texas 75062. Memorial contributions can be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. SERVICES

Memorial Service

Friday, January 27, 2017 2:00 PM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas 75062