Beverly Sue Harris

Beverly Sue Harris, retired owner of International Diamonds, died Thursday, March 13th, 2008, twenty-nine days before her 71st birthday, surrounded by her family at her Irving home.Beverly Harris was born April 3, 1937 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. She was raised in Duncan where she attended schools before briefly moving to California where she graduated from Anaheim High School. She would marry the late Major Winfred Harris, (USMC), living life as a military wife, moving the family from city to city.After their military service, they moved to Irving where she worked for several clothing stores including Judy Leslie's and Michelle's Clothiers.Beverly started in the jewelry business selling from her briefcase. She continued in the jewelry business until eventually becoming the owner of International Diamonds in Las Colinas in 1979. She continued as owner, with her family until the time of her retirement in August of 2000.She was always known for her generosity, assisting in fund raising for Calvary Temple, Calvary Christian Academy and First Baptist Church of Irving. She was a member of The Encourager's Class at First Baptist, and was active in the SEAL Program, providing food and blankets for the homeless in Dallas.Beverly's belief in customer service and hard work was exemplified in the number of loyal customers to their business. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, spending time with her family, often at sporting and extra-curricular activities. On rare occasions, Beverly enjoyed traveling, but the majority of her time was devoted to her family and business.She leaves behind her three adoring sons; Win Harris and his wife Kelly, Cary Harris and his wife Wanda, Doak Harris and his wife Brenda; grandchildren, Chance Harris, Lindsey Harris, Haley Harris, Taylor Harris, Journey Harris, Josh Wann, Christopher Wann, Trent Harris, Kayci Harris, Shawn Palla; sisters, Helen Morris and her husband John, Melissa Briscoe, Marsha MacDonald; nieces, Nakita Rizzo, Tanna Beshere and Suzanne Presgrove and their families.Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Funeral: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Calvary Temple, 4401 N. Highway 161, Irving, Pastor Kerry Jones officiating. Both visitation and funeral will be conducted at the church. Burial: 3 p.m. at the Duncan City Cemetery, Duncan, Oklahoma, where she will be buried beside her parents, Clyde and Mary Caldwell, Pastor Randy Sutherland officiating.Pallbearers: Gordon Ball, Rex Porter, Kelly Mullman, John Mullman, Kelly Williams and Terry Willis. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Encourager's Class and the Radiant Life Class of First Baptist Church, Irving.Should friends desire, the family kindly request donations be directed to The SEAL Program, c/o First Baptist Church of Irving, 403 S. Main Street, Irving, Texas, 75060.

Beverly Sue Harris

April 3, 1937 - March 13, 2008