Elizabeth "Betty" Hoogendoorn Harris

January 5, 1925 - September 20, 2022
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Elizabeth “Betty” Hoogendoorn Harris, age 97, a resident of Bath, NC passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday September 20, 2022.

Betty was born to the late Gerrit and Therese Hoogendoorn on January 5, 1925 in Newark, New York. In 1929 her family (the first Dutch family) moved to Terra Cia to work the land.

A private family memorial service will be held a later date officiated by Reverend Ron Estes.

Along with her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband; Warren Harris, son; Jeffrey Harris, and three sisters; Hennie Lewis, Marie Slade, and Dokie Miller.

Left to cherish Betty’s memory is her daughter; Vera Hollowell (Eldon Jerome), two granddaughters; Kim Hudson and Karla Hollowell (Josh Tingen), grandson; Jeffery M. Harris, great-grandson Christian Harris and two great- granddaughters; Holly Hudson and Ashley Overman.
The family would like to express special thanks and gratitude to Loria Artis for her loving care and also to Velva Thompson, Victoria Hamilton, Kaela Foster, and all the Community Homecare and Hospice family.

Joseph B. Paul Jr. Funeral Service is honored to be assisting the Harris family.


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  • July 18, 2023
    Jade Harris says:
    I'll always love her!

  • October 05, 2022
    Naomi Nimmo lit a candle:
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  • September 27, 2022
    Jim and Becky Davenport says:
    She has been welcomed with the most wonderful greeting: "Welcome oh good and faithful servant".

  • September 26, 2022
    Jeff and Nanci Ahearn says:
    We were neighbors of Mrs. Betty and Mr. Warren years ago and both were wonderful people. So sorry for your family’s loss. May God give you peace and comfort during this time.

  • September 25, 2022
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  • September 24, 2022
    Claude and Angela Carrow says:
    So sorry for your loss

  • September 23, 2022
    Martha Carrow Keech Andreoli says:
    Betty was such a big part of my life a wonderful neighbor

  • September 23, 2022
    Martha Carrow Keech Andreoli says:
    I have the most wonderful memories of growing up across the road from Betty and Warren, two loving and sharing people.

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  • September 22, 2022
    Sharon W. Morris says:
    Thinking of you, Vera. Blessings, Dennis & Sharon W. Morris Isaiah 26: 3

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  • September 21, 2022
    Pat Windley says:
    Vera , Kim and Carla so sorry about the loss of you moma and grandma. She was one of a kind. A woman with a huge heart and beautiful smile. She had a special place in my heart. Love to you all.

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    Ernie & Debbie Cook says:
    We fell in love with Ms Betty & Mr. Warren many years ago. It was when Ernie was running Pamlico Marine for Wilton Smith. We saw many small lives cared for and loved during that time by this very special couple. Very few couples today have the hearts & souls they had. I believe God a very special houseguest.

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