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Amber Dawn Harris, 37, of Morganton, NC, went to her heavenly home on Monday, June 3, 2024.
Born in Rowan County, NC on January 27, 1987, she was the daughter of Joe Ben Harris, Jr. and Teresa Diane Harris.
Amber had attended River Valley Baptist Church and Muddy Creek Baptist Church. She was a bright, fun-loving person and was a loving daughter, mother, and sister. She didn’t know it, but she was a real life hero that fought her battles head on. “Rest in peace, Mama.”
In addition to her parents, Amber is survived by her daughters, Lily Abigail Mayfield and Ivy Faith Brittain; grandmother, Geraldine Whisenant (Wayne); brother, Justin Myles Harris (Leigh Ann); half-brother, Matthew Vandyke; and nephew, Elijah Gage Thomas.
Amber was preceded in death grandparents, James Gamble, Nellie Harris, and Joe Ben Harris, Sr.; and former boyfriend, Derrick Brittain.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2023 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Park Hill Memorial Gardens.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I love you with all my heart and I miss you even more.. Rest easy beautiful lady, you're not hurting anymore and no one will forget you I promise. My reall life hero<3
I'm sorry for your loss Dawn was a wonderful person and loved and cherished by many. And she will be deeply and greatly missed. The family will be in my prayers. Now go rest easy my dear friend RIP Dawn until we meet again. Love Greg.
She was the gratest friend and cousin I could’ve never asked for a better one she always had my back and wanted the best for me and didn’t want to watch others drag me down with them I love you and miss you so much big cuz forever friends even in death and beyond I love you Dawn
Rip dawn..you will be missed..we love you..so sorry for the family's loss.she was a sweet person.
Sweet Dawn. I cannot believe you're gone. I remember the last time I saw you, you were so sick but still smiling and being you. I've known you half my life and have always loved you so much. You were one of the strongest, smartest, loving people I ever met. Your babies were your world and so was your family. Rest in peace beautiful, I find comfort in knowing you're not in pain anymore. I love you baby girl 🥹
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will be missed by many as she left a lasting impression on many more than she realized. She fought a very long but very strong hard battle. Rest easy baby girl.