Emma Jane Harris, 89 of Taylorville, passed away at 11:35a.m. on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.  She was born on November 30, 1932 in Sesser, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Sybil Joy (Kelly) Rea.  She married William Ronald Harris on October 22, 1950 in Sesser and he preceded her in death on May 2, 2021.  Emma was a member of Taylorville First United Methodist Church.  She worked at Advanced Eye Care for Dr. Blackman as an outreach coordinator.  She loved to fish, play golf, and spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  

She is survived by her daughter: Linda Micenheimer (Jim) of Taylorville; son: Michael Harris (Deborah) of Scottsdale, Arizona; grandchildren: Michelle Feasel (Barry) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Jamie Werve (Kyle) of North Aurora, Curt Micenheimer (Jessica) of Taylorville, and Chase Micenheimer (Katie) of Taylorville; great grandchildren: Cole Werve, Paige Werve, Collin Micenheimer, Kaylee Micenheimer, and Emmitt Micenheimer; nephews: Jimmy Rea (Julie) of Arizona and Johnny Rea of California.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother: John Rea; and sister: Betty Hampleman.

Mrs. Harris will be cremated, and a graveside memorial service will take place at 1:00p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield with Rev. Becky Lembke officiating.  Memorials in her honor may be left to the Taylorville VFW/American Legion Honor Guard.  McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.  Memories of Emma, or condolences to the family, may be left online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.