Arlyne Harrison

Billie Arlyne Bristow Harrison, "Arlyne," 68, of Dallas, entered heaven on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at Grace Presbyterian Village, Dallas, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Howard County, Texas, she was the wife of the late Guy Freeman Harrison. She was also predeceased by her parents, Mary Louise Gray Adams and Orian Bailey Adams Jr., and an infant daughter, Sara Sabbagh Tagi.Mrs. Harrison is survived by a son, Bailey Wayne Sanders Sr., and three daughters, Leihla Louise Sabbagh Tagi Gonzales; Kamilia Farida Sabbagh Tagi Smith and her husband, Ryan Robert Smith; and Alice Renee Beddow Hoolan and her husband, Andrew; seven grandchildren: Bailey Wayne Sanders Jr., Matthew Wayne Sanders, and Jeremiah Wayne Sanders; Gabrielle Analiese Gonzales and Olivia Louise Gonzales; Cooper Robert Smith and Charleston Gray Smith; a great-granddaughter, Kindle Renee Edwards, all of Dallas; a brother, Sandy Ray Bristow and his wife, Charlotte, of Glenn Heights, Texas. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and a host of friends that she also considered as her family.Arlyne was a devoted Christian, a daughter, wife, mother and grandmother who showered her love on her family and friends. She had a deep love for everyone, and truly believed that every person had worth. She lived out this belief in her actions, and consistently invested herself in serving others, as the Lord has charged us to do. A member of First Baptist Church, Cedar Hill, she was active in many of its ministries, particularly the senior activities, and was also a faithful member of the worship choir. She loved the little ones, and always enjoyed serving in the church nursery. For 25 years she was a health care administrator at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. She retired from the Parkland Memorial Hospital.Even though her illness intensified while a resident at Grace, Arlyne continued to bless and encourage the staff members and other residents with her warm, sincere greetings of friendship, songs of worship and dance. Her deep love for others broke through like a ray of sunshine. To all who knew her at Grace, she was affectionately known as "Miss Arlyne."She was not only the life of the party; she also made sure there was a party!Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time at Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home.Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 26, 2011, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Oak Hill Community, intersection of FM 782 and FM 1716, Henderson, conducted by close family members.A Celebration of Life service is being planned and will be held at First Baptist Church, 602 W. Belt Line Rd., Cedar Hill, Texas in the coming week. Specific date and time of the service is TBA. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.The family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made in her name, payable to The Alzheimer's Association and mailed to: The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Dallas Chapter Office, 4144 N. Central Expressway, Suite 750, Dallas, TX 75204, or online at www.alz.org/greaterdallasServing as pallbearers are William Arthur Morris, Bailey Wayne Sanders Sr., Jeremiah Wayne Sanders, Matthew Wayne Sanders, Jerome Gonzales and Ryan Robert Smith.The family of Mrs. Harrison is being served by Crawford A. Crim Funeral Home, Henderson, Texas. (903) 657-2562.

Arlyne Harrison

October 13, 1942 - February 23, 2011