Faunta L. Harris

Faunta L. (Hess) Harris, 78, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Upstate University Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born at home in Bellville, NY, a daughter to the late David and Shirley (Taylor) Hess. Faunta loved reading, flowers and birds. She had a natural talent for gardening, everything she touched grew beautifully. Faunta also enjoyed camping and cooking. She was always the hostess for the holiday gatherings and created special meals for her family. Predeceased by her brother, Jack Hess and her sister, Georgianna Burdick.

Surviving are her husband, Ed Harris; children, Lyn (Anthony) Wasiyo, Ronald (Dorothy Campbell) Nier, Jr., Donald Nier, Mary (Jim Loadman) Harris, and Missy Harris; 12 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and brother, David (Jane) Hess.

There will be a Celebration of Life at 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the American Legion, 10 S Main St, Adams, NY. Foster Funeral Home has care of arrangements.