Laura Lee Carter Harris

December 31, 1928 - December 7, 2020

Laura Lee Carter Harris, age 91 of Nashville, TN passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. She was born in Nashville on December 31, 1928 to the late Andrew Lee Carter and Minnie Irene Maxwell Carter. Mrs. Harris’ legacy will be that of the quintessential caretaker. Whether serving as a foster parent before having children of her own or serving meals and teaching at Dalewood Baptist Church where she was long-time member, she will long be remembered for her love of caring for her family, friends, and anyone else who was in need. She lived a life that defined “southern hospitality” and she will be missed by many. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Richard Turner Harris; and brothers, Andy Carter and Douglas Carter. She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Paul) Faulk; son, Richard D. (Maria) Harris; grandchildren, Mia (Marc) Cover, Marissa (Don) Harris, Michelle (Vickie) Harris, and Stephen (Abigail) Faulk; great-grandchildren, Harrison, Isabella and Benjamin Cover; and nephew, Andrew (Michella) Carter. Mrs. Harris will be laid to rest in Mount Olivet Cemetery in a private ceremony due to the current pandemic. Flowers will be accepted or the family requests that memorial donations be made to Dalewood Baptist Church or to Alive Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home.