Mrs. Harris was a dedicated military wife who supported her husband and family in their travels throughout the world.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Ben A. Harris; her parents, John and Jesse, nee Kennedy, Bush; and her sister, Annette Seamark.
Surviving are two daughters, Cynthia (Paul) Scanlon,
and Patricia Thomas;
a son, Doug (Shelley) Harris;
seven grandchildren, Kelly (Gary) Reuter,
Magen (Kellen) Davis,
Mike (Lea) Thomas,
Chris (Amanda) Thomas,
Jeff (Bailey) Scanlon,
Carrie (David) Hasenstab,
and Alexandra Harris;
seven great-grandchildren, Chloe Reuter,
Kaylee Thomas,
Noah Reuter,
Hudson Davis,
Brantley Thomas,
Dylan Reuter,
and Harlow Davis;
a sister, Shirley (Tom) Conquest;
her loyal pet and best friend Buddy;
along with many other nieces, nephews;
and friends.
Memorials may be made to the Belleville Area Humane Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit with the family from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2017, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2017, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, with Rev. Cari Frus officiating.
Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
Keeping your family in my thoughts & prayers. Dorothy was a good friend, we enjoyed long talks; I will miss her. Stella Baldwin
Stella Baldwin, Swansea, IL, 62226
Such a wonderful loving grandma. She adored her family and had a beautiful relationship with Alex! Visiting with her was always fun and I feel blessed to have known her. She will be greatly missed. Love you Alex, Shelley, Doug, Monty and Buddy.
Jane Baldus , Caseyville, Illinois , 62232