Obituary
Joyce Evelyn Harris peacefully passed away on February 23rd, 2024, at 80 years of age with her husband, family, and treasured memories by her side. She was born in Mexico, Maine January 13, 1944, to Alice and Weston Whitehouse.
Joyce married Lawrence Harris on August 22, 1984, in the Washington D.C. LDS Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her unwavering faith was her guiding light through every trial and triumph, shaping her into the deeply cherished woman she was. Her kitchen was a haven of comfort, where her signature dishes were enjoyed with card games alongside tales of times gone by. Her talents as a seamstress and pianist added color and melody to the lives of those around her, leaving a legacy of creativity and harmony. In her downtime, Joyce meticulously crafted scrapbooks and memoirs, preserving the cherished memories of her loved ones for generations to come.
Joyce’s devotion to family was a source of inspiration, she embraced each generation with open arms, and her legacy lives on in the traditions, recipes, and the laughter that echoes the joy she brought to our lives.
She is survived by her loving husband Lawrence Harris, siblings Grace Noble (Don) and David Whitehouse (Joanne), eight children Jeffrey Gamage (Marilynn), Michael Gamage (Jennifer), Rebecca Roberts (Billy), Katrina Hammond (Chris), Matthew Harris (Courtney), Aaron Harris (Jennica), Michael Harris, Jason Harris and 42 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She is proceeded in death by her parents Alice and Weston Whitehouse Sr., brother, Weston Whitehouse Jr., brother, Ken Whitehouse, and daughter, Bonnie-Lee Seymour.
Joyce's earthly story may have come to a close but she will live on for as long as all those whose life she touched live and tell her story. (comment by David)