Lillian Jeannette Roddy Harris

Lillian Jeannette Harris, lovingly known as “Nana,” age 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Dawsonville, Georgia, surrounded by her loved ones on April 16, 2026.

Her life was a beautiful story of resilience, love, and generosity. And her memory will forever live in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.

To her family, she was a safe place—a constant source of comfort, warmth, and unconditional love. Nana had a special way of making everyone feel valued and cared for. She found joy in music and was always ready to sing along, bringing light and happiness to those around her.

She is preceded by her husband, William Cebern Harris, her mother and father, Ruth and John, and her brother, Lonnie.

She is survived by her daughters, Joyce and her husband, Mike Filimon, and Linda and her husband, Bruce Irvine; her grandchildren, Chris and his wife, Robyn Still, Amy and her husband, Paul Mullen, and Josh and his wife, Katy Irvine; and her great-grandchildren, Grant, Harris, Connor, Ashley, Zac, Riley, William, Thomas, and Raelyn. She is also lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on April 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at McDonald and Son Funeral Home, with a funeral service to follow in the chapel. Interment will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Melwood Cemetery in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Rev. Wayne Kent Saferight will officiate the service.

In lieu of flowers please donate in Lillian's name to the Alzheimer's Association.
https://www.alz.org/

Psalm 119:90 "Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.”