Norma "Peggy" Harris

Norma "Peggy" Harris, age 98, of East End, peacefully left her earthly home for heaven on September 8, 2026, three days before her 99th birthday.

Peggy was born in East End , Arkansas on September 11, 1927. She was the youngest of 9 children born to William Marion Haynes and Annie Lou Hale Haynes. On May 30, 1950 she married William T. Harris.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, her parents, brothers: Lilburn, Ed, Claud, and Robert Haynes. Sisters; Mildred Donham, Jean Reynolds, Ophelia Wilkerson, and Erma Wright. Son-in-law Mike Bailey.

She was a faithful member of East Union Missionary Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher, choir member, and member of Lydia Circle. She also was a lifetime member of East End School PTA, a cub scout leader, and she supported her husband as a boy scout leader.

When there was a need in her church or the community she was always one of the first to lend a hand. She was famous for her cooking, especially her fried chicken, fried okra, and sourdough bread. Family and friends looked forward to enjoying her food, especially her sourdough bread.

She is survived by her children; Susan Sorrels (Joe) of Russellville, and Dr. William T. Harris Jr. (Debbie) of Little Rock. Grandchildren; Michelle Whitlock (Jonathan), Scott Bailey, Anna Bailey, Jenna Wells (Mason), and Emily Rooney (Anthony). Great- Grandchildren; Erica Williams (Seth), Ethan Whitlock, Teresa, Katherine, Claire, and Thomas Rooney, and Oliver Wells.

Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:00 AM Friday September 11,2026 with a 11:00 AM Celebration of Life at East Union Missionary Baptist Church with burial following at Salem Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Salem Cemetery Trust, 20621 Arch St. Little Rock 72206 or East Union Missionary Baptist Church 20422 N Springlake Rd. Hensley, Arkansas 72065.

The family would like to thank Pleasant Hill Highway 5 Care Home and Hospice Home Care for their love and care of our mother during the past year. 

Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock, AR  72114.  501-758-1170.