Theora E. (nee Hughes) Harrison, 89, of Pickford, died Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at her home.

She was born July 12, 1920, in Pickford to Albert and Martha (nee Hancock) Hughes.

A lifelong Pickford resident, Mrs. Harrison was a Pickford High School graduate. She married Gerald Alexander Harrison July 22, 1939.

Mrs. Harrison was the bookkeeper for her husband's plumbing and heating business. She was a member of the Pickford Presbyterian Church, where she served as church treasurer for many years. She enjoyed gardening and was an accomplished seamstress. She sewed many bride and bridal party dresses. She also sewed countless quilts, both on her own and with the Pickford Quilters. She was a quiet, kind lady who will be missed by her family and community, friends said.

Mrs. Harrison is survived by her four children and their families, Venitta and Gerald Hill of Cedarville, Gerald T. and Betty Jean Harrison of Pickford, Kathleen and Steven Gerrish of Sault Ste. Marie, and Kandice and David Huyck of Milford; 10 grandchildren and their families, Gregory Hill, Gretchen and William Schafer, Kurtis and Renee Hill, Rhonda and Dale Tallman, Michael and Sandra Harrison, Courtney and Matt Julien, Steven and Nicole Gerrish, Marcus and Susan Huyck, Christina and Adam Wiesley, and Michelle Huyck, and 13 greatgrandchildren, Kylie, Nicole and Katrina Schafer, Jessica and Megan Hill, Sara, Jonathan and Emily Tallman, Shane, Samantha and Sabrina Harrison, Alexandra Huyck, and Anna Wiesley. Also surviving is one sister, Jeanne Carnes.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, who died in 2008; her parents; a brother, George Hughes; eight sisters, Minerva Wise, Irene Izzard, Myrtle Hughes, Gertrude Chambers, Cora Hughes, Thelma Hewer, Marie Harrison, and Marion Harrison, and a granddaughter, Tracy Harrison.

Services were Monday, January 4, at Reamer Galer Funeral Home in Pickford. Visitation was from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with the funeral at 11 a.m. Burial will take place in the spring in Cottle Cemetery in Marquette Township.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pickford Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 266, Pickford, Michigan 49774.