Ella Jean Oliver Harris, age 88, of Lumberton, NC passed away at Wesley Pines Retirement Community on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Jean was born in Robeson County on July 14, 1936 to the late Braddy O'Neil Oliver and Mary Frances Barber Oliver.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bluford Henry Harris; daughter, Mary Frances Harris; and sons, Stevan Henry Harris and William O'Neil Harris.

Jean retired as a Registered Nurse at UNC Health Southeastern, formerly Southeastern Regional Medical Center. She enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, and watching Jeopardy! She was a longtime member of Chestnut Methodist Church.

Jean is survived by her daughters, Jean O. Myers (Randy) and Elizabeth Amelia Watson; sister, Sue Salmon (Harold); brother, Larry Oliver (Becky); and six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

Additionally, the family would like to express their appreciation to Yuko Singh for her care and compassion of Jean.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.