Amber Dawn Harris

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.