Emily Elizabeth Harris – Benton, IL

Emily Elizabeth Harris, 41, of Benton passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

She was born on March 5, 1983 in West Frankfort the daughter of Don & Chris (Casey) Owens.

Emily married James (Jimmi) Harris on October 23, 2010.

Emily’s biggest passion in life was her husband, children and her family. Her passion was being a stay at home Mom. She was always giving, caring and putting others above herself. She chose to be a donor in order to give the gift of life to others. She and the girls would fix birthday bags for the foster children and bags for the homeless. Christmas was her favorite holiday. Gratefully Blessed was a business she operated from home, the name was chosen because of her daughters. She could light up a room with her smile & laughter.

Emily is survived by her:

Husband: James (Jimmi) Harris of Benton

2 Daughters: Maykia Sophia & Brylee Elizabeth

Granddaughter: Aurora

Step-son: Christian James Harris

Parents: Don & Chris Owens

Brother: Brent Thomas Owens

Niece: Aubrey Harris

Nephew: Dawsyn Owens

Brother-in-law: Matthew & Sara Harris

Grandmother: Linda Casey Lindell

Grandmother: Mary Lee Owens

Father-In-law & Mother-in-law: Alan & Linda Harris

Emily was preceded in death by her Grandfathers: Donald E. Owens, Sr & Charles Ross Casey, Sr. and a Sister-Hannah Marie Owens.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 16th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Michael Nave officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of Flowers, Memorials may be made to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home at any time.

For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com