Jennifer Ann Harris

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Mrs. Jennifer Ann Harris of Waco, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Visitation: 5 – 7PM Friday, May 19 at Lake Shore Funeral Home

Celebration of Life: 2PM Saturday, May 20 at Lake Shore Funeral Home

Jennifer was one of nine children born to the late Mr. Otis McGuire Sr., and Mrs. Rosa McGuire November 16, 1951 in Birmingham, AL. She attended school in the Birmingham School System. Jennifer married Mr. Michael McCurtis in 1971 and to this union two children were born, DeJoris and Michael Jr. After divorcing, she later married Mr. Alfred Harris April 15, 1988 and to this union a son was born, Aljam. Jennifer was a faithful member of Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Waco, TX. She was employed for over 20 years at the Hilton Hotel until her passing.

She was preceded in death by her father and two sisters: Mr. Otis McGuire, Sr., Barbara Fields and Sharon Perdue.

Jennifer leaves to cherish her memory: A devoted partner Alfred Harris: Waco, TX; her precious mother Mrs. Rosa McGuire: Birmingham, AL; her dedicated daughter DeJoris McCurtis: Tulsa, OK; Two sons Michael McCurtis Jr. (Yvette) and Aljam Harris (Shannon): San Antonio, TX; Three bonus sons: Creighton and, Philnelius Harris and Joseph TurpinMcCurtis (Ruth): Washington D.C; Two bonus daughters: KeYona TurpinMcCurtis: Washington, D.C and Bria Williams: San Antonio, TX; Four sisters: Ethel Steele (James), Carolyn McGuire(Charles), Norma Jean Lee and Carmen McCall, all of Birmingham, AL; Two brothers: Otis McGuire, Jr. (Pam) and Christopher McGuire (Brenda), Birmingham, AL: Eight grandchildren: Jordan, Jerrell and Jared McCurtis: Tulsa, OK, Tai and Toryano McCurtis: San Antonio, TX, Aljam Jr., Courtney and Jaycob Harris: San Antonio, TX, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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Condolence Messages

  1. Fylasan Hanible and Family

    We love you all and are sending our condolences from Richmond, Texas. We keep your family in our prayers. Love Fylasan, Auntie Dr. Faye McCurtis, Donnell Price IV, and Donnell Price III.

  2. Virgil Pearson

    Condolences to the family 👪 . I am a friend and classmate of Jennifer’s ex husband Michael McCurtis

  3. Edward (Boochie) & Renea McClure

    Sending love and condolences to all of the family from cousins Edward (Boochie) McClure and Renea McClure of Hoover, Alabama.

  4. James and Dorothy McCurtis

    James and Dorothy McCuris
    May 17, 2023
    The family is in our prayers rest in peace Jennifer
    we love you.
    James and Dorothy McCurtis of Maywood, Illinois

  5. Lorelle McCurtis Beaugard

    Lorelle McCurtis Beaugard and Family
    I’m sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my condolences and know that the family are in my thoughts during this difficult time. Losing a loved one is never easy, but I hope that you can find comfort in the memories you shared with your mom and the love she had for all of you.
    Lorelle McCurtis Beaugard Romeoville, IL

  6. James and Dorothy McCurtis

    James and Dorothy McCurtis
    Our condolences to the family you are in our prayers.
    Rest in Peace Jennifer we love you.
    James and Dorothy McCurtis, Maywood, IL

  7. JANIS AND DAVID HARRIS WOULD LIKE TO OFFER OUR CONDOLENCES TO JENNIFER’S FAMILY. WE PRAY GOD’S STRENGTH UPON HER FAMILY. JENNIFER AND I BECAME REAL CLOSE FRIENDS AND I SHALL MISS HER DEARLY. REST WELL MY FRIEND AND KEEP SMILING, IT WORTH IT. I LOVE YOU JENNIFER/JANICE.. FAMILY KEEP YOUR HANDS IN GOD HANDS. JANICE AND DAVID HARRIS.

  8. Letitia G Barnett

    May Jennifer rest in peace. What a beautiful person May the family find comfort through the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏. We are praying for the family and sending our deepest condolences. Letitia McCurtis Barnett, Namon Barnett and family

  9. Letitia Barnett

    May Jennifer rest in peace. What a beautiful person May the family find comfort through the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏. We are praying for the family and sending our deepest condolences. Letitia McCurtis Barnett, Namon Barnett and family, Maywood, Illinois

  10. Fenwick staffs will miss you . Rest in Peace MS Harris.

  11. I only worked with Mr. Harris for a few weeks but she was a lovely lady an absolute sweetheart. I was heartbroken when I got the news of her passing. Rest in peace, Ms. Harris.

  12. Dominique Nall

    Our condolences to the family. We send Prayers and Sympathy to all. We remember Jennifer’s kind spirit.
    May she rest in heavenly peace.
    May God bless you all.
    Heartfelt Sympathy
    Reginald and Dominique Nall

  13. Lakeythia Gates

    My condolences to the family Mrs. Jennifer was my neighbor and she was such a sweet and kind lady. She would always smile and wave at me and my grand daughter.

  14. Creighton Errol Harris-Dorsey

    Rest well mother.

  15. Francheryl Burns

    Sending our love and condolences to Jennifer’s
    family. Elaine (Cha Cha) and Telesa Johns, Lil Mary and Mickey kids. It is our sincere wish that your family will find comfort and peace through the love of Jesus. Know that he is with you always.

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