Beverly Harris

Beverly C. Harris 81 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on November 24, 2015 in New Berlin, NY.

Beverly was born on August 31, 1934 in Delhi, NY the daughter of Alexander & Jeanetta (Peake) Cooper.  Her childhood was spent in Long Island and New Berlin, NY where she graduated from New Berlin Central School.

On August 29, 1952 she married Wayne Harris who predeceased her on December 3, 1984.

Bev was an underwriter and Purchasing Agent for Preferred Mutual Ins. Co. in New Berlin until her retirement.  She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of New Berlin and the New Berlin Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.  She enjoyed camping and loved to write odes to be read at special events and family gatherings.

She is survived by her children; Pamela & John Kinney, Cynthia & Robert Thomsen, Michael & Deb Harris and Rick & Dice Harris all of New Berlin as well as grandchildren; David & Heather Harris, Adam & Alex Tumilowicz and Kyle Harris, step-grandchildren; Todd, Jet, Cheryl and John, 15 Great Grandchildren, several nieces & nephews and many, many dear friends.  She is also survived by her brother George and sister-in-law Ronnie Cooper of Holly Hill, Fl. and sister, Karyl Turner of New Berlin.

She was pre-deceased by one son, Gary Harris and two brothers; William and Lee Cooper.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 30, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church of New Berlin with Pastor Lyle Linder officiating.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2015 from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Dakin Funeral Home LP, New Berlin, NY.

The interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery in New Berlin, NY.