Obituary of Georgie L. “Buck” Harris GEORGIE L HARRIS Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Sunday, October 1, 2006 VIRGINIA BEACH - Georgie L. "Buck" Harris, 98, passed away Sept. 28, 2006. Born Sept. 30, 1907, she was the daughter of the late John Z. and Amy E. Harris. She grew up in Branchville, Southampton County, Virginia. Upon graduation from Randolph Macon Woman's College, she taught school in Southampton and Nansemond counties. While teaching, she spent her summers as a counselor at Camp Matoaka. She loved everything about the out-of-doors and spent most of her life enjoying nature and sharing it with others. During many years as a counselor, and later as director of Camp Matoaka, she touched countless people with her love of life and taught us all valuable lessons along life's way. In 1934, Buck became a professional Girl Scout, a field director of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Princess Anne County. She was executive director of Virginia Tidewater Area Council of Girl Scouts from 1937 to 1963. She retired from the Greater Tidewater Area Council of Girl Scouts in 1972, now called The Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast. She was a member of Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, the National Audubon Club and active in the Cape Henry and Virginia Beach bird clubs. Buck loved her community, having volunteered at Seashore State Park, Meals on Wheels and countless others. She is survived by her sister, Virginia H. Harrell; niece, Emmy Lou Spry; nephew, John M. Harrell and his wife Linda; great-nephews and -nieces, Kelly Spry, Marty Spry, Amy Keanini, Austin Harrell; and many great-great-nieces and -nephews. We all treasure the lessons she has taught us and treasure our memories with her. In lieu of flowers, give your whole heart to all you do, in memory of "Buck." A memorial service will be held at Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, Virginia Beach, on Monday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Robert F. Cofield Jr. officiating. Committal services will follow in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, Va., at 3 p.m. Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield, assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be posted at www.jtmorriss.com. Edition: VP - The Virginian-Pilot Section: Local Page: B7 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Narrative summary of the obituary Georgie L. “Buck” Harris, born 30 September 1907, died 28 September 2006, was an educator, Girl Scout executive, and nature lover from Branchville who inspired many through camp work and community service. A memorial service was held at Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, Virginia Beach, on Monday 2 October 2006, with Rev. Robert F. Cofield Jr. officiating, followed by committal at Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, at 3 p.m. ––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary ––– Georgie L. “Buck” Harris, born 30 September 1907, died 28 September 2006, was an educator, Girl Scout executive, and nature lover from Branchville who inspired many through camp work and community service. A memorial service was held at Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, Virginia Beach, on Monday 2 October 2006, with Rev. Robert F. Cofield Jr. officiating, followed by committal at Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, at 3 p.m. ––– Transcript ––– GEORGIE L. HARRIS Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Sunday, 1 October 2006 VIRGINIA BEACH - Georgie L. “Buck” Harris, 98, passed away 28 September 2006. Born 30 September 1907, she was the daughter of the late John Z. and Amy E. Harris. She grew up in Branchville, Southampton County, Virginia. Upon graduation from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, she taught school in Southampton and Nansemond counties. While teaching, she spent her summers as a counselor at Camp Matoaka. She loved everything about the out-of-doors and spent most of her life enjoying nature and sharing it with others. During many years as a counselor, and later as director of Camp Matoaka, she touched countless people with her love of life and taught us all valuable lessons along life's way. In 1934, Buck became a professional Girl Scout, a field director of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Princess Anne County. She was executive director of Virginia Tidewater Area Council of Girl Scouts from 1937 to 1963. She retired from the Greater Tidewater Area Council of Girl Scouts in 1972, now called the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast. She was a member of Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, the National Audubon Club and active in the Cape Henry and Virginia Beach bird clubs. Buck loved her community, having volunteered at Seashore State Park, Meals on Wheels and countless others. She is survived by her sister, Virginia H. Harrell; niece, Emmy Lou Spry; nephew, John M. Harrell and his wife, Linda; great-nephews and -nieces, Kelly Spry, Marty Spry, Amy Keanini, Austin Harrell; and many great-great-nieces and -nephews. We all treasure the lessons she has taught us and treasure our memories with her. In lieu of flowers, give your whole heart to all you do, in memory of “Buck.” A memorial service will be held at Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, Virginia Beach, on Monday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Robert F. Cofield Jr. officiating. Committal services will follow in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, Va., at 3 p.m. Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield, assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be posted at www.jtmorriss.com. ––– Vital Statistics ––– |---------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Georgie L. “Buck” Harris | | Age | 98 | | Birth | 30 September 1907; [location not stated] | | Death | 28 September 2006; Virginia Beach, Virginia (implied) | |---------------------------------------------------------------| ––– Table of Relationships ––– |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------------------|---------------------------------|--------------------------------------| | Georgie L. “Buck” Harris | Decedent | Virginia Beach, Virginia (implied) | | John Z. Harris | Father (deceased) | [Not stated] | | Amy E. Harris | Mother (deceased) | [Not stated] | | Virginia H. Harrell | Sister | [Not stated] | | Emmy Lou Spry | Niece | [Not stated] | | John M. Harrell | Nephew | [Not stated] | | Linda Harrell | Niece-in-law (wife of nephew) | [Not stated] | | Kelly Spry | Great-nephew/niece | [Not stated] | | Marty Spry | Great-nephew/niece | [Not stated] | | Amy Keanini | Great-niece | [Not stated] | | Austin Harrell | Great-nephew | [Not stated] | | Unnamed great-great-nieces and -nephews | Great-great-nieces and -nephews | [Not stated] | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| ––– Publication Details ––– |-------------------------------------| | Field | Value | |----------|--------------------------| | Field | Value | |----------|--------------------------| | Location | Norfolk, Virginia | | Name | The Virginian-Pilot | | Date | 1 October 2006 | | Edition | VP - The Virginian-Pilot | | Section | Local | | Page | B7 | |-------------------------------------| ––– Other Relevant Information ––– • Worked as a schoolteacher in Southampton and Nansemond counties. • Served as a counselor and later director at Camp Matoaka. • Became a professional Girl Scout field director in 1934. • Served as executive director of Virginia Tidewater Area Council of Girl Scouts from 1937 to 1963. • Retired from the Greater Tidewater Area Council of Girl Scouts in 1972. • Member of Virginia Beach United Methodist Church. • Member of the National Audubon Club. • Active in Cape Henry and Virginia Beach bird clubs. • Volunteered at Seashore State Park. • Volunteered with Meals on Wheels. • Also known as “Buck.” [See also: www.findagrave.com/memorial/102650164/georgie-l-harris http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/southampton/cemeteries/beechwd.txt www.findagrave.com/cemetery/49382/beechwood-cemetery? ] [Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net Formattinng and references by the Southampton Transcription Project] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may have contributed to the creation of this text. 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