Dorothy Harris

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dorothy Anna Harris, 77, born on April 1, 1945, in Bryan, Texas. Dorothy passed away on October 24, 2022. She resided in Sacramento, CA at the time of her passing. Dorothy was the daughter of Adlancy Gregg and Doris Harris. She was raised by her grandparents Minnie and Asberry Harris. She relocated to San Francisco, CA, in 1963. Dorothy was a kind, compassionate, and caring woman. She never met a stranger and opened her doors to anyone in need. She enjoyed writing poetry, reading, politics, cooking, sewing, and talking to family and friends on the phone for hours. She was also an avid traveler. She often took her nieces and nephews along on many of her trips around the country. She won the Editor’s Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry given by the International Library of Poetry for her poem “Love Always” in 2004. She received her secondary education through the Bryan Independent School District. She later graduated from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA with a Paralegal Certificate. Furthermore, she proudly received three Associate in Art degrees in Human Services, Social Science, and Wellness and Self Development from Solano Community College. Dorothy worked as a Cable Car and Bus Operator for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (MUNI) for many years. After retiring from MUNI, she went on to work for the State of California as an Analyst at the California Department of Social Services and California State Prison, Folsom. As a woman who enjoyed career flexibility, she also worked as a Paralegal for prestigious law firms throughout Northern California. She retired in 2008. Dorothy enjoyed hosting family gatherings. She would often host dinners for holidays and birthdays. Dorothy never had biological children. As a result, she loved spending time with all of her nieces and nephews throughout the years. In 1987, she took on the responsibility of raising her niece and two nephews. She graciously raised Shanika, Percy, and Dwayne as her own children. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; sisters: Eddie Louise Shivers, Pearl Brigham, and Shelia Deloris Love; brother: Charles Richards.

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Dorothy Harris

April 1, 1945 - October 24, 2022