J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Harrison, Mary V.

Friday, February 02, 2007

Mary Virginia Harrison, 94, widow of Robert H. Harrison, Sr., died Friday, February 2, 2007. Born in Petersburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. Shortt, Sr. and Virginia Indiana Shortt. Mrs. Harrison worked for eleven years at Walnut Hill Elementary School and was a longtime member of St. Marks United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Marie Hack of Colonial Heights, Charles A. Shortt, Jr. of Petersburg, and Arthur Nelson Shortt of San Antonio, TX. Survivors include her daughter, Penny H. Macauley and husband, Jack Macauley; her son, Robert H. Harrison, Jr. and wife, Nancy Harrison; grandchildren, Margaret Proffit and husband, Graham of Greer, SC, Anna Brawley and husband, Vince of Martinez, GA, and Meghan McGowen and husband, Jamie of Greenville, SC; great-grandchildren, Ashley and Rachel Proffit, Leanna and Harrison Brawley. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 PM Sunday, February 4, at the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 11 AM Monday at Blandford Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Hauck officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Marks United Methodist Church, 225 Claremont Street, Petersburg, VA 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Dear Penny,
Mac and I are so sad to read of your mom's death. We were in CH this past weekend and read the TD paper. We still have our links to Petersburg. My dad is at CH nursing home and mom at Dunlop House. So I go down every other weekend. Mac's sister and family are also in Pburg. My sister has moved to CH. So it is still home. There are so many good memories on Oakland and Maycox Sts. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Kathy Goodall Squires

Posted by: kathy squires at February 5, 2007 09:28 PM

PENNY, BOBBY & FAMILIES,

PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE DEATH OF YOUR MOTHER AND OUR DEAR AUNT. JUST TO LET YOU KNOW SHE WAS DEEPLY LOVED BY JACK & I AND OUR CHILDREN. WE HAVE SUCH FOND MEMORIES OF HER, ESPECIALLY HER PEACH ICE CREAM WHICH JACK STILL TALKS ABOUT OFTEN. BOTH HER AND YOUR DAD ARE SORELY MISSED. I HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT HER A LOT OVER THE YEARS SINCE I MOVED AWAY AND HAVE KEPT TABS OF HER WELL BEING THROUGH THE HACK FAMILY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

LOVE,
CAROLE & JACK

Posted by: CAROLE & JACK ALIOTTA at February 4, 2007 11:57 AM

Dear Penny, Jack & Meghan,

Ron and I wish we could be with you and your family at this time of sadness. Ron and I have many fond memories of your Mom. She always made us feel so welcome on our many trips thru Petersburg. Your parents doors were always open to us. She always had a wonderful home cooked meal waiting for our arrival. As we drive past Petersburg every year we see the exit for Crater Road and always comment on our times there. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you . These next few days will be long so try and take care of yourselves.
Miss you all,
Luv,
Lin and Ron

Posted by: Penny & Jack at February 4, 2007 10:39 AM

Penny,

I am so sorry to hear about your mother. She certainly lived a long life, and I hope a happy and healthy one. You may not remember me; my name was Linda Emory and I knew you when you worked at Fort Lee (where you met your husband). I am married to Smut Traylor, whose mother, Lucille, worked with your mother and was her friend. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Linda

Posted by: Linda Traylor at February 3, 2007 07:36 AM