Frances Harris

Frances (Denton) Miller Harris, 94, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 7:08 P.M. Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center. She was born on October 26, 1930, in Tilton, IL, and was adopted at the age of six weeks by Clifford and Anna (Schmidt) Denton. She attended Hoopeston schools and spent the rest of her life in Hoopeston. She married Charles “Bud” Miller on February 14, 1948, and there were three children born to this union, Ed (Sue) Miller of Ocala, FL, Loni (Tony) Gress of Hoopeston, IL and Kevin (Rebecca) Miller of Buckhead Ridge, FL. Fran later married Lonnie Harris on February 7, 1987, and he preceded her in death on December 5, 1992.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, and one granddaughter, Amanda Garman Landers on January 25, 2025.

In addition to her three children, Fran is survived by five grandchildren, Andi (Jason Berning) Garman of Naples, FL, Emily (Rick) Emery of Greenville, NC, Ashlee (Scott) Polen of Wilmington, NC, Missy (Victoria) Holst of Lehigh Acres, FL, and Dawn Ann (Mike) Pricer of Newtown, IL; twelve great-grandchildren, Zachary (Misty Watson) Garman, Baylea (Kyle Peters) Hasbargen, Blaine and Chaz Landers, Mary Ella Polen, Richie and Sofia Emery, Zane LaBonte, Reid and Jacob Pricer, Whitney (Riley) Jones, and Madison (Austin) Reffett; and six great-great-grandchildren, Anna Lucas, Leyton Peters, Owen and Noah Jones, and Gatlen and Lynna Reffett. She is also survived by a very special caregiver, Misty Watson, whom she loved like a daughter; and also survived by her constant companion, her dog, Bella, who she loved better than her children, because in her words, Bella doesn’t talk back like kids do.

Fran worked for several years at the Coachman in Rossville, and the VFW in Hoopeston. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Cremation rites will be accorded, and a graveside service will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 26, 2025 at Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston, IL with Larry Baughn officiating.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Fran to the Hoopeston Animal Rescue Team, (H.A.R.T), 901 W. Main St., Hoopeston, IL 60942.