In Loving Memory of Marlene Harris, 88, of Garland, Texas, passed away on October 5, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. 

Marlene was born on April 7, 1938, in Lampasas, Tx to Marion and Wynogene Nance.  She graduated from Lometa High School and married Bill Harris.

Marlene was a loving wife and grandparent who enjoyed crocheting, square dancing, and church activities. She was known for her love of music and loved to play cards with her friends.

Marlene was a member of South Garland Baptist Church, where she attended worship, taught Sunday School, and sang in the choir. 

Marlene was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Bill Harris, her mother, her father, her sister, Sara Jo Fox, and her son-in-law, Jack Starns.

She is survived by her best friend and sister, Carol Black, along with her daughter, LeAnn Starns, and her son, Mitch Harris, and his wife, Amanda.  She had three grandchildren: Lucas Harris and his wife, Marley, Zachary Starns and his wife, Lindsay, and Holly Harris.  She had four great-grandchildren: Bella and Josie Harris, Camdyn De La Fuente, and Jackson Starns.

A visitation will be held on Monday, October 12, at 11:00 am followed by a celebration of life at 12:00 p.m. at Eastgate Funeral Home, 12973 LBJ Freeway, Garland, TX, with [officiant’s name] officiating.  Interment will be at Dallas-Ft Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Tx.  No graveside services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to South Garland Baptist Church, 1330 E. Centerville Rd., Garland, TX 75041, or to BrightFocus Foundation’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research program at donate.brightfocus.org in her memory.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Heritage House of Garland and Harris Hospice for their kindness and support.

I Gave My Life tp Jesus

I gave my life to Jesus, to Him I gave my will.

He took my life and blessed it, and He began to fill.

He filled me with emotion, and with His love so true,

He filled me with devotion, and I started life anew.

My sould was set aglowing, I was filled to overflowing.

When I gave to Him my will.

I'll serve my Lord forever, for Him, I will always be,

His faithful loving servant, for all the world to see.

I lift my hands to Jesus, and praise His holy name.

The world looks on in wonder, for I'm not the same.

Since my soul was set aglowing, I was filled to overflowing.

And I gave my life, my heart, my all,

Yes, I gave to Him my will.

Written by Marlene Harris

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer's Disease Research at donate.brightfocus.org.