Truvie Merle (Jarmon) Harris

Sister Truvie Merle Jarmon-Harris was born on October 27, 1940, in LaGrange, Texas to proud parents, Reverend Flemon Jarmon and Stella Jarmon (Huddleston). She was the youngest of seven children.  She later moved to Houston, Texas and attended Jack Yates Senior High School. She also attended National Louis University in Atlanta, Georgia where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts.

In 1967, she started working at Southwestern Bell where she performed duties as an Operator, Frameman, and Switchman. She was an extremely outgoing, energetic, and strong-willed woman who wore numerous hats during her lifetime. A poet with a unique voice and character, she authored, “The ABCs of Menopause…..It’s Elementary“ and “How I Like My Man”!

She was a skillful carpenter, teacher, entrepreneur, and world traveler. Later in life, she reunited with God and became a member of Mission Baptist Church in Houston, Texas.  

On Thursday, March 3, 2022, Truvie went to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents, six siblings A.V., Lutishia, Dilridge, Ivory, Georgia, and Morris. Truvie is survived by her first husband Scottye Burnett and their 3 children Rhonda, Keith and Kevin; her second husband Henry Harris and their 2 children Henry (Germaine) and Natalie. Also left to honor Truvie and remember her love are her grandchildren Morgan, Phillip, Jermaine, Bria, and Chase as well as a host of great grandchildren nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Rest well in the arms our Lord.  

“Some say we are responsible for those we love. Others know we are responsible for those who love us.” … Nikki Giovanni

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