Obituary: Marcia Lynn Harris

Marcia Lynn Harris passed away Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. A proud graduate of Stetson University, Marcia was a lifelong resident of Central Florida, born in Orlando on July 14, 1954.

Preceded in death by her mother, Ann Harris, Marcia is survived by her father, Phil Harris and her sisters, Nila Harris and Raenelle Bailey.

Marcia was an exceptional and vibrant woman with an artistic mind and curious soul, always up for the next adventure or road trip. She loved beautiful things and thrift store shopping; the sight and sound of the beach; the glow of a full moon; the gorgeous views of Maine; the soul of Italy; the rugged, wide-open spaces of Jackson, Wyoming; and all things British.

She was warm, generous and funny; curious beyond measure, smart as a whip, and never met a stranger. Her unique perspective and intelligence were a gift. She had few boundaries, holding little back in the way she loved or what she thought. She was an exceptional dinner party host and guest, able to create beautiful settings from whatever was present and ask unique questions that generated revealing stories and entertaining conversations. 

She believed in beauty, equity and truth, and in tradition and history.

Marcia lead an extraordinary life, lucky enough to engage with organizations where her compassion, curiosity and kindness could be a light for others. From the Sydney Olympics to the World Cup, from Church Street Station to the Orlando Opera Company, from the American Red Cross to the Orlando Art Museum, she always found ways to bring joy and help others as she chartered her exceptional journey.

Marcia treasured her family and was a devoted daughter and loyal friend. She saw the best in those she loved and may have loved her furry friends and dog-sitting clients the most.  Hers was a bright light that surely blazes on, but our lives are all the more dim without her amazing laugh and special presence on this earth.