Gwendolene L. Harris

Gwendolene (Gwen) Lenora Harris, age 88, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her daughter’s home on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

Gwendolene was born July 13, 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa to William and Winnie Madeline (Dixon) Berry. She graduated from Des Moines Technical High School and went on to serve Des Moines Public Schools as a secretary for 50 years. She came to know Jesus Christ as her personal savior on July 10, 1952 and she devoted her life to serving Christ. Gwendolene went on to be a founding member of True Bible Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and was the church treasurer when she retired from Des Moines Public Schools. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and studying the Bible.

She is survived by her beloved daughter, Rhoda Madeline Harris; her brother and sister-in-law, James Charles and Jo Ellen Lockett; several nieces, cousins, and other extended family. Gwendolene was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at True Bible Baptist Church, 4101 Amherst Street, Des Moines. Family will greet guests beginning at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be directed to True Bible Baptist Church in loving memory of Gwendolene.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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