Tincy Marie Harris' Obituary
Services for Tincy Marie (Robinson) Harris, 79, will be held Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Woods Memorial Temple, 230 Leech St., Lufkin,TX. Burial will follow in the Davis Memorial Garden.
Mrs. Tincy Marie Harris was born on January 10, 1946, in Lufkin, Texas, to the late JD and Velma Robinson. Raised in a devout and loving home alongside her siblings, Tincy was deeply rooted in faith from a young age. At 17, she gave her life to Christ, being saved and filled with the Holy Ghost under the leadership of the late Elder John Woods at Zion Temple COGIC.
A proud graduate of Dunbar High School, Class of 1965, Tincy went on to marry the love of her life, Mr. Melvin Curtis Harris, in 1966. The couple began their life together in Houston, Texas where their first three sons were born. Later, the Harris family relocated to Lufkin, Texas, where they welcomed and raised eight more children.
While supporting her husband in raising their large and loving family, Tincy worked as a cook at Lufkin High School for two years. In 1997, the family briefly moved to Norfolk, Virginia, before returning home to Lufkin in 1998.
Tincy was a dedicated and faithful member of Woods Memorial COGIC, where she served as a member of the Hospitality Committee, a fervent Prayer Warrior, and a spirited Choir Song Leader under the leadership of the late Supt. Chester Robinson. In 2004, Tincy moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where she furthered her education at Stratton University, earning a degree in Medical Billing and Coding.
Tincy's life was filled with purpose and joy. She loved reading, cooking, solving puzzles, fishing, and singing praises in church. Her faith in God was unwavering, and she instilled those same values in each of her children, raising them to love the Lord and believe in the power of His word.
Mrs. Tincy Marie Harris continued to live her life faithfully in Atlanta, Georgia, until her peaceful passing. Her legacy of love, service, and devotion to God lives on through her children, grandchildren, and all who knew her.
Her favorite song was:
Jesus I Never Forget
Can't Do Nothing Without The Lord.
I Already Been to the Water by Vickie Winans
Still Here by Williams Brother
Tincy Marie Harris was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Harris, her son Jeffrey Harris, Her father and mother JD and Velma Robinson.
Sis. Tincy Harris leaves to cherish her memories:
Her Children; Melvin Harris Jr of Atlanta, David Harris of Lufkin, Michael Harris(Bianca) of Chicago, IL,
Patricia Finley of Atlanta, Ga, Cynthia Coleman (Lester) of Lufkin, TX, Samantha Smith (Xavier) of
Atlanta, Ga, Tracy Harris of Lufkin, TX, Curtis Harris ( Lashay) of Jacksonville, Florida, Paul Harris of
Jacksonville, Florida, Crystal Harris of Atlanta, Georgia. Her Siblings; Roy (Lufkin, TX), John (Tyler,Tx), Valla Mae (Lufkin, TX), Carloyn Joyce (Dallas, TX), Eva, Betty, Dorothea, Brenda (All of Lufkin, TX). A total of 16 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, Family and Friends.
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