Rev. Flonerra Henry Harris

Obituary For Rev. Flonerra Henry Harris

Youngstown A homegoing celebration in honor of Rev. Flonerra Henry Harris will be held Saturday March 11, 2023 at 10am at New Bethel Baptist , 1507 Hillman Ave in Youngstown, OH. Rev. Flonerra Henry-Harris,103 was called to Heaven on Tuesday evening, February28,2023 at The Mercy Health Medical Center surrounded by her daughters. She was born June 23, 1919 in Columbus, Mississippi to Andrew and Lula (Kye) Thompson, the youngest of eleven. She relocated to Youngstown, Ohio from Harlan, Kentucky in 1942 with her late 1st husband, Walter Henry and their six week old son. To this union they were blessed with 2 daughters and a granddaughter they reared. Upon his death in 1976, she re-married the late Porter Harris in 1984 and relocated to Akron, Ohio. He passed away in 2005. While living in Akron, she remained an active member of New Bethel Baptist Church, Youngstown Ohio where she joined June, 1943. She served in many capacities of leadership including the Missionary Ministries, Sunday School Teacher, Children Superintendent, Vacation Bible School teacher, Pastor’s Aide president, Deaconess and a liaison to the pastor for all Senior Ministries and served on the ministerial staff until she was 100 years old. She attended and graduated from The American Baptist College and received a Certificate in Christian Counseling from Mull College, Akron, Ohio. She was ordained in 1995 by the late Rev. Lonnie (Kwajo Asim) Simon. She actively participated in weekly zoom prayer meetings and services until two weeks before her death giving out words of wisdom and encouragement. She was a faithful and dedicated member of the church since June, 1943 and was the oldest tenured member with 79+ years of continuous service to the church’s 99 years of history. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Ina R. Madison, Brenda L. Spencer, Youngstown and daughter/granddaughter Marcella L. Croft, Columbus, Ohio. Eight grandchildren Ike (Janita) Henry, Miami,Fla, Shawbie Henry Youngstown, Attorney Walter Ebony Spencer and Elexis Henry Youngstown, 24 great grandchildren and six great-great children. A special nephew, Rev. William Richardson, Columbus, Mississippi, and a special niece, Virginia (George) Tubbs, Memphis, Tennessee. A host of nieces, nephew (grand and greats) many bonus children, and friends. This phenomenal woman was a friend, confidant, consultant and a prayer warrior. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son A. Alexander Henry, 1st husband Walter Henry and her 2nd husband - Porter Harris. Four sisters -, six brothers, and three sons-in-laws- Ernie Madison, Gregory Croft I, and Herbert Spencer. The family will receive guests from 9 am, to 10 am at New Bethel Baptist church. Masks are required. Interment will be in Tod Homestead Cemetery.