Mary Reneau Harris
Mary Reneau Harris, 88, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
She was born in Chattanooga, on Sept. 30, 1936, to the late Jesse and Parthenia Reneau. She was preceded in death by her husband. Homer “R. L.” Harris, Sr., son, Harold Alan Rich, stepdaughter, Ruth, and seven siblings, Ruth Swafford, Paul Reneau, John Reneau, David Reneau, James Reneau and Naomi Sims.
Mary loved music and singing. She enjoyed spending time outdoors in her garden and helping with the cattle and animals on the farm. She was greatly loved by all of her family and will be missed tremendously.
She was a lifelong member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Homer “Bugs” Harris, Jr., stepson, Robert Lee Harris (Jimmie), both of Ooltewah, stepdaughter, Loraine Lowery (Raymond), of Apison, seven step grandchildren, sister, Martha Durichek (James), of Collegedale, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, with Pastor Sam Cravett officiating. Interment will follow in Ooltewah Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6–8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, at the funeral home.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.