Arma Jean

Harris

Arma Jean Harris, 79, of Rockford departed this earthly life April 23, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a short illness. She was born April 1, 1936 in Warren, Arkansas the daughter of John and Elnora Smith. Arma lived 70 years in Rockford coming from Little Rock, Arkansas. She married James Knox Harris in Rockford in 1959. She was employed as a spot welder by Atwood Vaccum before retiring. Arma was a member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. She attended East High School.
Arma Jean Harris leaves to cherish many loving memories her son, Danny Knox Harris; daughter, Melody Harris, granddaughter, Danielle Reynolds, two great grand daughters; brother Grayland Smith and sister, Suzanne Smith; god daughter Lisa Wesley; a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, parents, granddaughter, grandson, Terrance Bowden, two sisters and a brother.
Services will be held 1:00p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015 at New Fellowship Baptist Church 804 2nd Avenue. Visitation will be held from 11:00a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home 2429 W. State St.