Theresa Arnita Harrison

Theresa Arnita Harrison, age 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 27th, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

A native of Jones County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Chris and Barbara Mercer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Patt Rogers Harrison and brother, Chris Mercer.

Theresa was a lifelong learner who was very talented, creative, and artistic. She loved to cook and create her own recipes. She also enjoyed taking joy rides and boat rides at Lake Lure with her friends and daughters. Theresa had a great sense of humor, she loved her family very dearly and was the “Best Mother in the World”.

Surviving are her daughters: Dixie Harrison of FL, Karen Harrison, Rebekah Harrison Maxwell (Raymond), Patti Jo Blackmon (Steve) and Kristi Harrison all of NC; brothers: Cecil Mercer (Joan Carrol) and Ted Mercer (Deanna) all from NC; grandchildren: Joe Moffitt, Patt Eli Moffitt, Kristen Moore, Stephen Blackmon, Rachel Winston, and Emily Winston; great-grandson, William Moore and special friends: Gaynelle Alford, Lillian Daniel, Eula Cooper, and Robert Turner.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 30th in the Chapel of Yancey
Funeral Services. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until the service hour. Rev. Wesley Dale of Bible Baptist Church will officiate. A private burial will follow.

Memorial donation may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of the Blue Ridge 236 Hospital Dr. Spruce Pine, NC 28777.