Frances Murchison Harris

Frances Murchison Harris, 94, of S. Main Street, Goldston, died Saturday, May 17, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Harris was born in Pittsboro on April 20, 1920, the daughter of James and Iola (Jenks) Brown. Frances was a member of Goldston United Methodist Church and was retired from the Chatham County schools as a cafeteria employee. She loved doing Find the Word, enjoyed her family and home and was a loving Mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, William Harold Murchison, Edward M. Harris, Jr. and a grandson, William Kevin Johnson. She is survived by one daughter: Ann Gail M. Johnson of Durham, NC; one son: Bill Murchison and wife, Lydia of Goldston, NC; grandchildren, Larry Johnson, Bryan Johnson, Kim Gierok, Chris Manring and Stephanie Mashburn; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter, step-children Eddie Harris of Raleigh, Gene Harris and Camille H. Cunnup both of Goldston, NC; and three step grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday, May 19, 2014 from 11:00 AM til 12:00 PM at Goldston United Methodist Church, 185 Hillcrest Ave., Goldston. A graveside service will follow in the Goldston Cemetery with Rev. Thomas Simpson officiating. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Harris Family. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.