Patricia Madeline "Patty" Harris

Patricia Madeline “Patty” Harris of St. Albans passed away peacefully in her home on May 13, 2019 after a long illness. She was born in Charleston WV, the daughter of Madeline and Francis Lutz. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Dwight R. ”Nick” Harris; their children James “Jim” Harris (Virginia), Denise Harris and Patricia “Trisha” Harris (Brent Mallory); their grandchildren Dawn Williams, Rick Harris, Trina Sigmon (Dean) and Thara Harris; 9 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by their son, Richard David Harris. In addition to her devotion to her family, Patty worked at C&P Telephone Company, served as the church secretary for the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, and retired from Baskin-Robbins. After her retirement, she catered wedding and other functions and worked at Celebrations! in South Charleston, where she shared her love for candy making and cake decorating. Patty was a member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, in St. Albans, where she served as a Sunday School teacher, Elder, board member and member of the Disciples Women Ministries, where she served in multiple positions. She also served in several capacities on the Regional Board of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in WV, as well as providing leadership on the Commission on the Ministry, Women’s Ministries and Retreats, Christian Education Educare events, and was a long-standing member of Southern Academy Christian leadership symposiums. Patty’s nickname was “St. Patty” due to her gentle, loving, and tolerant nature. She was a strong role-model to others, devoted to her family, and multi-talented. Her cooking/baking were legendary, she enjoyed sewing and crocheting for her family and friends, and she was a voracious reader. Patty’s chief aim in life was to serve her Lord Jesus through her church, family and friends. Her heart knew no strangers, and she remained faithful in caregiving to all who needed her gentle touch. Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2019 at the First Christian Church, 2121 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans with the Reverend Thad Allen, WV Regional Minister, Disciples of Christ officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. prior to the service. Refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the service. You may visit Patty’s tribute page at bartlettnicholsfuneralhome.com to share memories or condolences with the family. Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home, family owned and located at 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans is honored to serve the Harris family.

Patricia Madeline "Patty" Harris

April 21, 1930 - May 13, 2019