NAHUNTA – Iva Mildred Bell Harris, 94 of Nahunta, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 15, 2026 at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.
Born in Hoboken, her parents were Leon Leonard Bell and Edna Griffin Bell. Mrs. Harris is also preceded in death by her husb and, Joseph Ebben Harris; a brother, Mitchell Bell; and four sisters, Alice Hale, Vallie Haywood, Edith Jones and Lavada Aldridge.
Mrs. Harris was a homemaker and a member of Nahunta Methodist Church. For years she worked for the Brantley County Tax Assessors, but her most joyful job was when she was a bailiff for the Brantley County Courthouse. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, doing crafts and growing flowers.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-inlaw, James Harris (Lynn) of Lawrenceville, Ga., Andy Harris (Ruth) and Leonard Harris all of Hickox; two daughters and a son-in-law, Debra Harris of Brunswick and Edna Lane (Loren) of Hoboken; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
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A funeral service was held Monday, October 19, 2026 at the chapel of Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Dirst and Rev. David Farrior officiating.
Burial followed in New Hope Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Christopher Harris, Drew Harris, Devin Harris, Noah Restrepo, David Benjamin, Josh Harris, Jared Harris and Jason Harris.
Arrangements were with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.
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