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Patria Harris Obituary

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Patria Harris

Trenton, New Jersey

April 23, 2025

Patria Harris Obituary

Patia Olivia Harris, affectionately known as "Tweet" age 45 was born on September 18, 1979, to the late Chalaine Edward and Emmanuel Blake Jr. She departed this life on April 23, 2025 at Memorial Hermann Pearland hospital in Houston Texas.

Patria, was also affectionately known as "Tunia" by her late grandfather Rev. George L. Harris Sr. Patria was educated in the Trenton Public School System. She was employed by The College of New Jersey, as a cook and by Capital Health System Hospitals as a housekeeper. She loved serving others.

Patria, was a proud mother of three children and had recently became a grandmother, a role she was excited to fill, In her spare time she loved spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed crafting, a hobby that her mother also enjoyed. She was particularly fond of bedazzling things like jeans, cups and sunglasses. Patria also enjoyed cooking, dancing and singing, where she was a proud member of the Servants of Praise choir at Faithful Missionary Baptist Church.

Tweet, was loving, caring, supportive, genuine and always giving her time to others. She had a beautiful smile and a unique laugh that brightened the room. She was the life of the party even on a bad day.

Patria, is predeceased by: Her Grandmother Olivia F Foreman-Haris 2- Grandfather's: Rev. George L. Harris Sr., and Emmanuel Blake Sr. 2-Uncles Elmore "Jersey'" Foreman and Tyrone Blake,. 2-Aunts: Sara F Harris and Regina D. Bel 2-Cousins: Monique Blake and Terrance "Rock" Blake. 

​Patria, leaves to cherish her precious memories 2-Daughters: Aeriyanah Harris and Aliyah McRae. 1Son: Barry Murphy. Her Father: Emmanuel Blake Jr. 1 Bonus Father: Dennis Edwards, 1-Brother: Emmanuel Blake l. 1-Sister: Tameka Abner (Charles). 2-Nephews: Christopher and Justin Field. 1-Bonus Mother: Arlene Abner-White. 9-Aunts. Her Fav: Marcel Highsmith, Georgette Andrews, Miracle Harris-Brown (Greg), Tammy and Tanyell Blake, Simone, Trenice, Toneisha and Maureen Minney. 8-Uncles: Rev. George L. Harris Jr., (Harriet), Michael A. Harris (Tera), Rev Brian K. Harris (Sonya), Kenneth Blake (Rosie), David Blake, Bruce Blake (Carolyn), Timothy Blake (Carla) and Troy Blake. 1-Grandmother: Gloria Blake (Charles). 1- Granddaughter: Skyoni Murphy. 1 Godmother: Kim McNear Her Fav Cousin: Charmion Highsmith. Her 2-Best friends: Riley "Pop" Clemons and Tonyell Jackson. A host of Cousins, Relatives and friends, 

 

 

Funeral service will be 11am Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at First Baptist Church Of  Eggerts Crossing, 121 Hillcrest Ave., Lawrence Township, NJ 08648. Calling hours will be 9am until the time of service. Interment will be at Fountain Lawn Memorial Park, Ewing, NJ.

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Patia Olivia Harris, affectionately known as "Tweet" age 45 was born on September 18, 1979, to the late Chalaine Edward and Emmanuel Blake Jr. She departed this life on April 23, 2025 at Memorial Hermann Pearland hospital in Houston Texas.

Patria, was also affectionately known as "Tunia" by her late grandfather Rev. George L. Harris Sr.

Events

Calling Hours

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

9:00 am - 11:00 am

First Baptist Church of Eggerts Crossing

121 Hillcrest Ave. Lawrence Township, NJ 08648

Funeral Service

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

11:00 am

First Baptist Church of Eggerts Crossing

121 Hillcrest Ave. Lawrence Township, NJ 08648