Ruth Harris

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty — the one who always was, who is, and who is still to come.” — Revelation 5:8 On Friday afternoon, May 31, 2013, God came to Manor Care (Ruxton) and transitioned RUTH ELIZABETH HARRIS to her heavenly home. Ruth was born on January 7, 1925, in Bellevue, Maryland, Talbot County, to proud parents, the late Russell Kenneth and Edith Gates Bailey. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. Luke United Methodist Church, located in Talbot County, Maryland. She was educated in the Talbot County school system, graduating from Moton High School, located in Easton, Maryland. Ruth continued her education, graduating from the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, and there she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Teacher Education. After obtaining her degree, Ruth moved to Baltimore, Maryland and began her professional career teaching Home Economics at Cherry Hill Junior High School, located in Cherry Hill, Maryland. This was the start of her life-long endeavor, which lasted over thirty-four years, and she retired in 1978 from the Baltimore City Public School System. She was presented with several certificates of appreciation and outstanding achievement awards from the Baltimore City Public School System. Teaching home economics would become Ruth’s legacy. Many of her students would later give tribute to their culinary skills, due to Ruth’s praise-worthy teaching skills. She became a member of the Garrison Boulevard United Methodist Church in June 1980 where she was active and was presented with certificates of recognition. Ruth carried in her heart a strong love for her family heritage. She continued to support her “home” church. When health allowed, Ruth would often return to Bellevue, to support annual homecoming events. She loved the history of Bellevue, Maryland, along with the scenic view and many traditions of the Eastern Shore. She would often speak of the tradition of crabbing, and the ferry that would transport passengers and their automobiles from Bellevue to St. Michaels, Maryland. She also had a love for the sport baseball. Many times she spoke of the Orioles winning games, along with sitting in the skybox area with many well-known dignitaries. You would often see her sporting an “Orioles” baseball cap, declaring her support for her home team. If there was a problem, she would tell you in order that it may be resolved. When she took a stand on something, she was not going to be shy. She loved entertaining and spending time with those who surrounded her. Ruth will be remembered by the many lives she touched. Left to cherish her life are: a loving and dedicated husband, Herbert Hoover Harris; his daughter, Berthenia Harris Moore; brother, Carlton L. Bailey; nieces, Kim Bailey Middleton, Carla Bailey Harrison; nephew, Charles R. Bailey Jr.; great-nephew, Brandon Bailey Jones; goddaughter, Jacqueline Celia Greene; godson, Tony C. Parker; two nephews-in-law, Eugene Middleton and Sherman Harrison; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Ruth Harris

January 7, 1925 - May 31, 2013