Lisa Gay Harris' Obituary
Lisa Gay Harris passed away on October 19, 2024, at Duke-Raleigh Hospital after an extended illness. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Stanly Funeral and Cremation in Albemarle, NC on Saturday, November 16th at 11 am.
Lisa was born in Albemarle, NC, on June 19, 1968, to the late Guy N. and Pearlene Gay. She was the former co-owner of The Harris Allstate Agency in Albemarle, a licensed real estate broker, and a loving mother to her three children and one grandchild. Lisa loved to spend time with her family, her beloved fur baby, Choc, and particularly loved spending time in her community of Woodrun at Lake Tillery.
She is survived by her children Chelsea, Brandon (Hannah) of Wilmington, NC and Adam Harris of Albemarle, NC; their father Ben Harris of Albemarle, NC; her grandchild, Esben Soby; and her siblings Brenda Womble (Bill), Robert Gay of Wilson NC, and Nate Gay of Bath, NC.
Lisa is also survived and loved by the family of Craig Kearns of Troy, NC.
Lisa’s family is truly appreciative of the compassionate care provided by Duke Raleigh Hospital. Donations can be directed to Samaritan’s Purse earmarked for Western NC relief efforts or a local Humane Society.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Harris family.
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