Obituary of Edna Harris

Edna May Hammerstone Harris, left this world peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2014 at home surrounded by her family at the golden age of 81, to be with the love of her life, her childhood sweetheart, James Harris, Sr., whom proceeded her in death on September of 1984. They met at Ardena School in Kindergarten in Howell Township. Their love bloomed into a great romance on July 20, 1952, when they were joined as husband and wife. Edna was born, raised and had lived in Farmingdale her whole life. She was a loving care giver of several children over the years. In the 70's, Edna was an Art & Craft Instructor for Howell Township Recreation. In the 80's, she was a leader for Girl Scouts, Troup #260, the 4H Club Leader of the "Happy Hands". Edna loved to crochet and spread her love with her hand made Afghans. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Farmingdale and the Woman's Club at the church. As Mom comes to rest now in heaven, in the arms of our dad, their love will continue in the garden of yellow roses and the love of her family that passed before her. Mom will be deeply missed and always in our hearts. Edna was predeceased by her husband, James A. Harris, Sr. in 1984; her parents, Russell and Gladys Hammerstone; and her oldest brother, Howard Hammerstone. She is survived by two sons, James Harris Jr. and his wife Mili of Barnegat and Larry A. Harris and his wife, Ellen of Manalapan; a daughter, Lois Ann Harris of Farmingdale; two grandchildren, Jerry Torre and his wife, Regan and Lisa Torre and her husband, Craig Galotto; two great grandchildren, Christopher and Anthony; a brother, Arthur Hammerstone of Beachwood; and numerous nieces and nephew. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Farmingdale, 8 Main Street, Farmingdale on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 10:00 AM. Inurnment will be private. For those who desire, donations in memory of Edna may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Farmingdale, 8 Main Street, Farmingdale, NJ 07727. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhom.com