Mary Elizabeth Callahan Harris, age 79, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, at TerraBella Marchbanks.

Born December 6, 1946, in San Diego, CA, she was the daughter of the late James Albert Callahan and Mary Eugenia Oldfield Callahan. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James A. Callahan, Jr.; and a sister, Kathleen Callahan Whipple and her husband Doug.

The lovely and talented Mary Harris enjoyed her family, travel and lake life here in Anderson. She spent her lifetime raising her children, caring for her husband, fostering newborns and contributing to education in New Jersey. Mary spent 30 years as a public-school elementary teacher, a nursery school manager and a private school teacher. After retirement, she was an active member of Grace Episcopal Church for 15 years. Mary enjoyed cooking and baking, as well as crocheting blankets and scarves to give away as gifts.

Through her love and grace, she turned wherever she was into a happy place. “Her love that was more, than the clothes that she wore, could be seen in the gleam of her eyes.”

She is survived by her husband, William Harvey Harris, Jr.; son, Martin F. Smith, Jr. (Kelly); daughters, Karalee Ann Smith and Amy E. Smith; brother, Daniel R. Callahan, III (Charlotte); sister, Barbara L. Callahan McClain (Fred); sister-in-law, Norma Callahan; 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

The service will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 11:00 am at Grace Episcopal Church with Father Jack Hardaway officiating. The family will greet guests immediately following the service.

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