Serving Families in Their Time of Sorrow

Reverend Susie Johnson Harris (August 11, 1938 – January 28, 2024)

Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2525 W. Church Street, Orlando

Visitation: Friday, February 9, 2024
Visitation Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Visitation Location: Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church
2525 W. Church Street
Orlando, Florida

Service Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024
Service Time: 11:00 AM
Service Location: Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church
2525 W. Church Street
Orlando, Florida

Obituary:

Reverend Susie Johnson Harris, 85, of Orlando, transitioned from labor to reward on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Reverend Harris was born in Shellman, Georgia on August 11, 1938 to Cornelia M. and Presiding Elder Leroy L. Johnson, Sr., who preceded her in death. Rev. Harris accepted The Lord as her Savior at an early age.

Professionally, Susie worked for many years as a Head Start Teacher, Orange County. Rev. Harris loved people. Her devotion to service and her call into ministry led her to becoming an Itinerate Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Reverend Harris joined the ministerial staff of Mt. Olive AME Church, Orlando. Reverend Harris put God first in all that she did and she made sure her family knew who God was and how good God is. God knew she served her purpose and decided to call her home on January 28th. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, Servant and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Reverend Susie Harris is survived by her loving sons, Derrick (Justina) Harris, Sr., Dirk (Patricia) Harris, Darryl (Sharon) Harris, Sr., Levon (Rochelle) Harris, II, Carlos (Belinda) Harris; brother, Eugene Van Johnson; 17 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren, other relatives, church family and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024 from 5-7PM at the church. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, 11:00 AM at Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2525 W. Church Street, Orlando with Pastor Marcus Green, officiating. Interment: Washington Park Cemetery, Orlando.

8 Comments

  • Valorie Johnson Brown Posted February 2, 2024 11:19 am

    I’m sending the Harris Family my condolences but we know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Take comfort in these words and that Mama Susie has gained her crown.

  • Dr. Sandra Nixon Tynes Posted February 4, 2024 12:18 am

    To the Family of this Great Woman of God,
    On behalf of The Welcome Table Ministries of Kissimmee Florida, I humbly extend our prayers and condolences during this season. May the Hope of the Resurrection give you comfort in the days ahead. Precious in the Sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints.

    He is God on the mountain and God in the valley.
    Evangelist Dr. Sandra Nixon Tynes

  • Mitzy Jackson Posted February 6, 2024 1:30 pm

    My Sincerest Condolences and Prayers. May Aunt Susie rest in eternal and Heavenly Peace. I only have fond memories of her love and generosity. To Derrick, Dirk, David, Darryl and Carlos; on behalf of your first cousins; Suzy, Cindy, Mitzy, Waddell, and Adriann, we Love you all and pray for strength for the entire family. She will be truly missed.

  • Joseph C Washington Posted February 6, 2024 9:54 pm

    Losing a parent is an unimaginable pain. Please remember that you’re not alone in your grief. Lean on the love and support of friends and family as you navigate through this difficult journey. Cousins, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Aunt Susie was a wonderful person who touched the lives of so many. May you find strength and solace in the memories we all shared together. Rest in Heaven Aunt Susie.

  • Myra C. Wright Posted February 7, 2024 10:34 pm

    You are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve. your loss. God Bless each of you in time of sadness.

  • Becky Johnson Posted February 8, 2024 2:38 pm

    The love Rev. Harris and I shared was like no other. She called me her daughter and that was greater love for me knowing the boys. I’ll miss her, but I’m happy to know where she is.

  • Dr. “Kat” Gordon Posted February 9, 2024 4:55 pm

    The Rev. Susie Johnson Harris, a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother and minister until the end! You will be missed by the family of The Rev. James D. Gordon ffamilt whom well train in the AME Doctrin by your loving parents! You are at peace with them now! Rest , great servant of God, REST!
    Love,
    Kat, Tracy, James and Stacey Gordon

  • Cyrus Pyfrom Posted March 3, 2024 3:33 am

    I feel depressed because my great grandmother is the nicest person I ever knew but sometimes losing people is part of life.

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