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Obituary For Eliza Harris
Eliza Harris
Eliza Harris was born on September 1, 1927, to the late Stanley and Vada Sudderth in Etowah, Tennessee.
Eliza, a woman of strong faith and conviction was known for sharing her faith and a seat at her table where she prepared delicious meals with love. She was employed by the Knox County Sherriff’s Department for 20-plus years where she was a court matron until she retired and loved working as the unofficial greeter at NHC until she was no longer able.
Eliza passed away on November 18, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Jack Dula, George Smith Sr., and Vige Harris; sisters: Ruth Harvey, Katherine Harrison, Elizabeth Carter, and Geneva Summey; sons: David Dula and Rev. George Smith Jr.; and daughter, Marion Smith Parkey.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Vada S. Sensabaugh, FL, Frederick "Chomesh" Smith Sr., Saundra Smith, Frank Smith, and Cynthia S. Smith [of Knoxville]; her cherished eleven grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 from 10-11:00 am with the Celebration of Life Service to begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel where Dr. Latisha R. Henry will officiate.
Mrs. Harris will be laid to rest at the Sherwood Memorial Gardens immediately following the service. A dove release will conclude in her honor.
Arrangements are under the care of direction of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com
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To the Smith Family I am so sorry to hear about your loss May you all find peace and love knowing she loved you all dearly Rest in love Ms Elisa
Will be dearly missed
Expressing Our Deepest Sympathy To The Family. Keeping The Family In Prayer at This Time & Always.!!!Remembering A Remarkable Woman. LOVE Goes Out To Her Son, Frank.
MOTHER Eliza was one of the RARE OLD TIME HOLY MOTHERS OF ISRAEL.I LEARNED MUCH FROM HER & WE SHARED A LOT OF PRAISING THE LORD SHE KEPT THE FAITH AND FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT.MOTHER MAY NOT BE PHYSICALLY HERE BUT I SHALL CARRY HER IN MY HEART .LOVE U MOTHER ❤️🤎🌹🌹🌹🥰
I loved Mother Harris and I always appreciated her prayers.
I send my sincere condolences and prayers to the family. Glenda Thompson
Frank, Viviane & I send our deepest condolences to you & your family. Our continued prayers will be with you.
My deepest condolences to the family @ this time. Ms. Liza was a very nice and giving person my prayers are with the family.
To the family we offer our sincere prayers and condolences during this season of grief. to my friend Frank the few times I was able to talk with your mom were special , God always speaks of meeting one of his Angels at some point in our lives. To be absent from the body is to be present in the Lord. Praying for you my Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Brother
With Love in Jesus Christ Jonathan and Leta Forsythe and family.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
