Betty Jean Harris

Betty Jean Harris, 93, of Salem, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021. She was born in Salem, a daughter of the late Willis C. and Elsie Wood Garst and had been a resident all of her life. She was employed as an administrative assistant with Roanoke County Public Schools for many years and was nominated as Secretary of the Year. Betty was a longtime member of Salem Baptist Church and enjoyed embroidery, sewing, gardening, crocheting and reading her Bible. She truly was Salem born, and Salem bred. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Harris, Sr.; two brothers, Richard C. Garst and Willis C. Billy Garst, Jr., and by a sister, Shirley G. Maupin. She is survived by her son, Joseph A. Buck Harris, Jr. and Alicia; a grandson, Jacob Harris; great-grandchildren MacKenzie and Colton; her sister, Evelyn G. Jones; sister-in-law, Cecilia Garst and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1PM, Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Richfield Chapel at Richfield Town Center, Salem, Virginia. The Rev. Roy E. Kanode will officiate. An online guestbook is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Service When Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 1:00pm Location Richfield Chapel Address Richfield Town Center Salem, Virginia 24153