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Octavia “Sissy” Lee Milam Harris, 81, a resident of Creedmoor, N.C. and a former resident of Rawl, West Virginia, born July 11, 1937, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019, after a long battle with kidney failure at the home of her daughter. 
A native of Mingo County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Ivan Milam and Hettie Bowen and the widow of Angelee “Lee” Harris. She was of the Christian faith and was a homemaker. She was a kind and generous person to all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held at Rawl Freewill Baptist Church Rawl, West Virginia on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 5:00 PM with service to follow.
Surviving are two daughters, Becky Herrington of Creedmoor and Amy Spears (Greg) of Lovely Ky., two sons, Bruce Harris (Joanne) of Java, Va. and Angelee “Lee” Harris of Eli Whitney, NC., seven grandchildren, Angela Conley, David Harris, Ashley Brown (Matthew), Kimberly Beverly (Ian), Kelly Harris, Christopher Chapman, and Kendra Blevins (Daniel), and four great-grandchildren, DeAsia Henderson, Emmeline Brown, Marcus Conley, and Michael Blevins.  She was proceeded in death by siblings, Edward Milam, Ivan Milam, Jr., Bonnie Cary and Jimmy Milam and a great-grand daughter, Aleah Blevins.

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Patricia Ramos
July 15, 2019
July 15, 2019
My aunt Sissy was the kindest and sweetest person. She went out of her way to make everyone she knew comfortable. She was always a joy to talk to and I will miss her deeply. Unfortunately I did not have the opportunity to see her as often as I wanted to but she will be forever missed.
David N Linda Smith
July 14, 2019
July 14, 2019
Every once in a while there comes into your life someone who captures your heart for reasons unexplainable in words, my Aunt Sissy captured my heart.  Over the years time and location prevented us from seeing each other but that did not dim my love for my Aunt Sissy. She was genuine, plan spoken, and absolutely to a fault loyal and honorable to all whom she loved. I will miss her while keeping my memories safely tucked in my heart. I love you Aunt Sissy, Linda
Bruce Harris
July 13, 2019
July 13, 2019
She was the most wonderful woman to all who knew here while here on Earth. Now she is an angel in heaven watching over all of us with a smile. She is the best mother there has ever been. We will miss you so much. We love you with all our heart. Bruce & Joanne

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Patricia Ramos
July 15, 2019
July 15, 2019
My aunt Sissy was the kindest and sweetest person. She went out of her way to make everyone she knew comfortable. She was always a joy to talk to and I will miss her deeply. Unfortunately I did not have the opportunity to see her as often as I wanted to but she will be forever missed.
David N Linda Smith
July 14, 2019
July 14, 2019
Every once in a while there comes into your life someone who captures your heart for reasons unexplainable in words, my Aunt Sissy captured my heart.  Over the years time and location prevented us from seeing each other but that did not dim my love for my Aunt Sissy. She was genuine, plan spoken, and absolutely to a fault loyal and honorable to all whom she loved. I will miss her while keeping my memories safely tucked in my heart. I love you Aunt Sissy, Linda
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July 14, 2019
by Sherry Hatfield

I went to school with Octavia from grade school at Cinderella through our days at Williamson. She was always sweet and kind. We lost touch over the years and often saw each other at the grocery store. We’d catch up and vow to keep in touch. But, alas, I’ll have to wait a while now to catch up. Prayers for comfort and peace for her family. 

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