Visitation: Visitation will be Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD.
Service: Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 28 at Canton Lutheran Church.
Service: Livestream link
Annie Harris, formerly of Harrisburg, SD, age 88, died Sunday, December 20, 2020, surrounded by her family at Sanford Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 28 at Canton Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD. A link to the livestream of the service can be found at www.andersonandsonsfh.com
Annie was born on September 20, 1932 to Hellmuth and Margaret (Van Zitteren) Timm near Harrisburg, SD. Annie married Arthur Harris on October 7, 1949 in Luverne, MN. They made their home near Harrisburg, SD. Arthur died in 1982.
In addition to raising her children and helping on the farm, she worked at the pheasant farm, Canton Municipal Liquor Store, the sale barn and cleaned houses. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, the Red Hat Society, and the Center for Active Generations. She enjoyed painting, embroidery, flowers, gardening, line dancing, and traveling. She will be remembered for her lefsa, homemade buns, and the Christmas stockings she made for her grandchildren.
Annie is survived by her children: Wesley (Sandy) Harris, Flandreau, SD, Robert (Marlyce) Harris, Hudson, SD, Roger Harris, Canton, SD, Ray (Deb) Harris, Canton, SD, Wayne (LaDonna) Harris, Pipestone, MN, Arlene Baker (Sam Brawner), Nocona, TX, and Warren (Sandy) Harris, Harrisburg, SD; step-daughter, Judy (Marlin) Ormseth, Selmer, TN; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; along with many extended relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arthur; daughter-in-law, Mary Harris; step-daughter, Norma Edwards; great-granddaughter, Lauren Peterson; 1 brother; and 2 sisters.
Val and Family,
My thought and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. She must have been a wonderful lady!
Prayer are with the family.
Love in Christ, Marilyn
Sincere sympathy and prayers.
Melissa, I am so sorry for the loss of your Grandma. My prayers are with you and your entire family in this difficult time.
To the Family of Annie, We were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was such a sweet lady and will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. With Love & Deepest Sympathy, Mick & Sonja Tyrrell