MERLE SANDERS HARRIS May 29, 1926 - October 3, 2013 STARR, SC Merle Sanders Harris, age 87, of the Flat Rock Community, and widow of the late Jesse Llewllyn Harris, Sr., passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Evingston Sanders and the late Willie Evelyn Powell Sanders. Merle graduated from the Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, GA. She was a retired School Teacher, for Anderson School District 5 with over 30 years of service. She was a former member of Sardis Baptist Church in Hartwell, GA. Merle was a faithful member of Flat Rock Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and was in the W.M.U. She is survived by her four sons, Jesse L. Harris, Jr. and his wife Evelyn, of Sandy Springs, SC, Mike Harris and his wife Marlene, of Anderson, SC, Steve Harris and his wife Cindy, of Anderson, SC and Tim Harris and his wife Becky, of Louisville, KY.; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Brian, Jessica, Julia and Emily; and two great-grandchildren. The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home on Saturday, October 5, 2013, at 2:00 PM with Reverend Ed Hunsinger officiating. Interment will follow at Flat Rock Cemetery. The family will be at the home of her son, Steve, 2813 Waccamaw Trail, Anderson, SC and will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, October 4, 2013, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Flowers are optional, or memorials may be made to Flat Rock Baptist Church, 908 Flat Rock Road, Anderson, SC 29624. Events Visitation Friday, October 4, 2013 6:00PM - 8:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Saturday, October 5, 2013 2:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place Flat Rock Cemetery Anderson, SC ,