Mary Jane Harris' Obituary
On May 8, 2025, Mary Jane Harris passed away at the age of 82. She was born on July 29, 1942, to William Leroy Friend and Mary Ruth Friend.
Mary Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Harris; her parents, William Leroy and Mary Ruth Friend; her sister, Shirley Ann Friend; and her brother, Alvin (Rosalie) Friend. She is survived by her three daughters: Mary Jo Kroening, Kimberly Ann Dowdy (Ken), and Shirley Ann Wydeck (Daniel). Mary Jane also leaves behind six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and her brother, William Leroy Friend (Mary), along with several nieces and nephews.
Mary Jane was known for her vibrant personality; you never knew what she was going to say or do. She loved to shock people and make them laugh. Anyone who knew her adored her, and she would always claim that she loved them more. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many and will be greatly missed.
Please join us for her Celebration of Life on June 1, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Whitlow's Royal Room, 4610 Airline Rd, Muskegon, MI 49444.
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