Kellie Harris

Kellie Marie Harris (Kiwi) was born on August 13, 1988 to Derak and Gloria Harris. She was the 3rd oldest of four children and a twin.

Kellie was a bright and inquisitive child who exhibited a love for learning at a very early age. She was happiest when she was sharing something new, which she had discovered, or playing dress up and school with her siblings.

Kellie attended Scotland School for Veterans' Children where she excelled academically receiving many awards and honors which include induction into The National Honor Society. Kellie was also an athlete who shined on the basketball court and track field. Kellie graduated from SSVC in 2007 and was awarded a partial 2 year scholarship to attend college.

Kellie enrolled in Temple University where she was pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree in Sports Management, she was also involved with the Temple University Beasley School of Law where she sat in on many mock trials as she had aspirations of attending Law school and becoming an Entertainment Attorney.

Kellie was an avid fan of cooking shows, (her favorite was chopped) and loved to gather her loved ones and friends together over a good home cooked meal. Some of her other hobbies and interest were writing poetry, reading love stories, listening to music and debating, she could always be found debating someone on any topic from sports to politics to the law and movies. The greatest love of her life was her four year old daughter Kayla Marie Harris, aka baby girl or Kiki.

Kellie is survived by her parents Derak and Gloria, her twin brother Pierce, sister Kim and daughter Kayla. Also many aunts, uncles and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her older sister Marlo Courtney Harris, grandparents Carl and Rachel Simpson, William Harris and Hattie Powell.

Her loving and joyous spirit, devotion to God and dedication to her family and friends will forever be missed. Your beautiful smile will forever shine brightly in our hearts and in our minds.

Rest In Peace, Though absent you are always near in our hearts, Until we meet again.