Frances Arlene (Huber) Harris | Eastern NC Now

    Frances Arlene (Huber) Harris, age 96, a resident of Raleigh, and formerly from Wiscasset, ME went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

    A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 24, at 11:30 AM at White Hill FWB Church, 9204 Old Sandhill Road, Aurora, NC with Pastor Gary Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

    Fran was born in Rockland, ME on October 29, 1929, to the late Paul Herman and Elinor Frances (Cain) Huber. She had three younger brothers (Gordon, Paul and Ross) and graduated from Wiscasset Academy in 1947 where she played basketball.

    She met the love of her life, James Thomas Harris, while both were working in Norfolk, VA, and they enjoyed 74 years together. They eventually settled in Raleigh, NC where they raised their son and daughter. When the children were older, Fran returned to work and spent most of her career at The Army Research Organization where she was responsible for making travel arrangements for scientists who traveled worldwide. She was honored for her excellence in arranging travel.

    Fran was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and husband. Survivors include her children, Steve Harris (Barbara) and Karen Lawrence. Family was everything to Fran and she spent countless hours with her grandchildren Jeana Schmidt (Corey), Brandon Lawrence (Angi), Phillip Harris (Sally), Stacey Jones (Adam), Cassidy Stephenson (Martin), and eight great grandchildren.

    In lieu of flowers, the family asks you consider a love offering to White Hill FWB Church or donating to Samaritan's Purse. Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Harris family.