Nellie Ruth (Graham) Harris

Nellie Ruth Graham Harris, 85, of Fernandina Beach, FL, passed away Sunday morning, January 25, 2026, at the residence of a very special friend, Melissa Davis.

Born in Alamo, GA on March 22, 1940, she had lived in Fernandina Beach for most of her life.  She worked for many years as an auditor for Sears & Roebuck.  Aside from her family, her greatest joy was being the wife of a fire chief.  She spent her free time sewing and crafting, as well as cooking for her extended family.  But her greatest accomplishment was that of being a loving mother and role model, in which she instilled her love for her lord and savior.

She was a daughter of the late Milton Oren Graham and Dessie Pauline Rowland Fulford.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Franklin Harris, Jr.; a daughter, Paula Owenby; her sisters, Magaline and Mildred; and her brothers, Robert and Herbert.

She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Kay & Michael Hutto and Lynn & Michael Dotson, all of Fernandina Beach, FL; a son and daughter-in-law, David F. & Peggy Harris, III, of Yulee, FL; 7 grandchildren, David (Shannon) Harris, IV, Jessica Smith, Becky (Chris) Gyimoti, Tina Burton, Justin (Jessica) Hutto, Summer (Jason) Grogan, and Dani Owenby; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Hospice Satilla Hospice House, 811 Beacon Street, Waycross, GA, 31501.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Harris family during this time.

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