Bridgeport, WV - Alberta J. Harris, 97, went to her final rest with Jesus peacefully in her sleep December 29, 2024, while in hospice care at the Bridgeport WV Healthcare Center. She was born April 14, 1927, in Fairmont, WV, the daughter of Orin Hershal Price and Anna Lucy (Fluharty) Price. Anna died early in Alberta's life and her father later married Lillian Barker, her stepmother.

Shortly after completing public schooling, she met her future husband, Clifton R. Harris in 1946. The next 30 years were filled with raising a family, administrative work positions and growing her Faith with the Valley Chapel United Methodist Church.

After Cliff retired, they moved to Tampa, FL where she was a North America tax auditor for Ryder Systems in 1976. She resided in Tampa until her final days when she wanted to return to WV and family.

While in Tampa, she was very active with Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church as a volunteer, Bible & prayer group studies, and Stephens Ministries. She was also a long-time volunteer with the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Freda Kane and two brothers Bill & Frank Price. Her husband, Clifton R. Harris of 55 years also passed June 14, 2001. Surviving are two sons Gregory and his wife, Rose, of Atlanta as well as Randall and his wife, Brenda of Fairmont, WV. Four grandchildren Matthew Harris and Sarah (Harris) Davis (husband Charlie) living in Asheville, NC; Justin Harris (wife Rachel) of Chicago, Christina (Harris) Ward (husband Zachary) living in Jakarta, Indonesia. Many nieces & nephews also hold memories of her. Alberta was also blessed with eight great grandchildren Charley, Shelby & Silas Davis of Asheville, NC; Dylan, Taylor & Wesley Harris (Chicago); Parker & Zoe Ward (Jakarta).

As per her wishes Alberta has been cremated and her ashes will be distributed at sea with her husband. A memorial service, open to the public, will be held at the Valley Chapel United Methodist Church in Fairmont, this Sunday, September 14 at 1:00PM.