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     Teresa Ann Harris was born on October 1, 1960 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^3,4,5 As of circa 1980,her married name was West.³ She married James "Bo" West circa 1980.³ As of February 16, 1980,her married name was Critzer.⁴ Teresa Ann Harris married James Allen Critzer on February 16, 1980 at Covesville, Albemarle Co., Virginia.⁴ Teresa Ann Harris died on December 16, 2011 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 51.^3,6 She Teresa Ann Harris West received her wings as she departed this world on Friday, December 16, 2011. Teresa fought a hard and courageous battle with breast cancer and never let the disease stop her from leading a happy and fulfilling life. She was born on October 1, 1960, in Charlottesville, the daughter of the late Massie T. Harris Sr. and the late Clara Carroll Harris of Shipman. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 31 years, James "Bo" West; a daughter, Katherine "Katie" West; a son, Robert "Bobby" West, all of Shipman; three brothers, Edward "Ronnie" Harris of Amherst, James "Jimmy" Harris of Evington, and Massie T. Harris Jr. of Shipman; three sisters, Eulala Martin and husband, Willie, Kathy Warren and husband, Terry, and M. Elaine Woodson, all of Shipman. Other close family members include William "Red" Critzer and wife, Linda, of Troy, Barbara Henderson of Richmond, Joyce West of Fayetteville, North Carolina; Roy Critzer of California, Mildred Critzer, Mary Gallarzo-Flores, Nancy Critzer, and Lu Critzer, all of Covesville; Sue deSibour and husband Guy of Faber; and Regina Ragland and Chris Napier of Shipman. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, close friends, and her extended family at Monroe Products. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Clara Napier and Frances Huffman. Teresa was president of Monroe Products in Lovingston, where she dedicated her tremendous energy, vision, and sharp business skills for 24 years. She was a member of the Lion's Club and Shipman Baptist Church and supported many local interests and charities over the years. Her greatest joys in life were her family, her friends, and being around and helping other people. The family extends special thanks to the UVa. Hospital staff, especially Dr. Christiana Brenin, Mike Marshall, and Amanda Lane, who not only took such excellent medical care of Teresa, but gave their humanity, caring, and hugs which meant so very much to her. Teresa had requested that after cremation a celebration of her life would be held, which will take place in the summer of 2012. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in her honor. Arrangements are by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel. on December 29, 2011.³

     Frances Marie Harris was buried at Harris Family Cemetery, Shipman, Nelson Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on February 25, 1962 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 As of April 25, 1980,her married name was Staton.³ She married Marshall Elwood Staton Jr. on April 25, 1980 at Nelson Co., Virginia.³ Frances Marie Harris and Marshall Elwood Staton Jr. were divorced on July 19, 1983 at Nelson Co., Virginia.⁴ As of January 3, 1993,her married name was Huffman.³ Frances Marie Harris married Carl Edward Huffman on January 3, 1993 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,5 Frances Marie Harris died on October 4, 2009 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 47.^2,5 She Frances Harris Huffman, 47, of Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, died Oct. 4 at UVa Medical Center in Charlottesville. She was born in Charlottesville, the daughter of the late Massie Tunstall Harris Sr. and Clara Carroll Harris. In addition to her parents her sister, Clara H. Napier, preceded her in death. Frances attended Kingswood Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Carl E. Huffman; a daughter, Susan R. Martin and husband Joe of Arrington; four sisters, Eulala H. Martin, Kathy H. Warren, M. Elanie H. Woodson, and Teresa H. West all of Shipman; three brothers, James D. Harris of Evington, Ronnie E. "Ron" Harris of Amherst, and Massie T. Harris, Jr. of Shipman; and two grandchildren, Dallas "D.J." and Hannah. A funeral service was held Oct. 7 at Kingswood Baptist in Arrington with the Rev. Carroll Martin Jr. officiating. Interment followed in the Harris Family Cemetery in Shipman. Arrangements made by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston. on October 14, 2009.⁵

     Massie Tunstall Harris Jr. was buried at Harris Family Cemetery, Shipman, Nelson Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 1, 1955 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Valerie Yvonne Harris on August 31, 1974 at Nelson Co., Virginia.⁴ Massie Tunstall Harris Jr. and Valerie Yvonne Harris were divorced on November 18, 1977 at Nelson Co., Virginia.⁵ Massie Tunstall Harris Jr. died on December 18, 2017 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 62.² He Massie T. Harris, Jr., 62, of Doc's Lane, Shipman, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017, at the home of his daughter, Carrie Harris and her fiance, Bryan Reynolds in Lynchburg after a brief, but valiant fight with lung cancer. Born on September 1, 1955, in Charlottesville, he was a son of the late Massie T. Harris, Sr. and Clara Carroll Harris. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Clara Joan Napier, Teresa Harris West, and Frances Harris Huffman. In addition to his daughter, he is survived by two brothers, James Harris of Pulaski and Ronnie Harris of Amherst; three sisters, Willie Eulala Martin (Willie) of Shipman, Kathy Warren (Terry) of Shipman, and M. Elaine Woodson of Shipman; a special nephew, Chris Napier (Regina Ragland), as well as many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Massie believed in God and was grateful for the time he was given on this Earth. The knowledge that he had cancer only made him appreciate every minute of every day even more. He will be missed. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2017, at the Harris Family Cemetery in Shipman with Pastor John P. Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 until 1:30 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel of Lovingston. on December 21, 2017.²

     Annie Martin was born circa 1903 at Nelson Co., Virginia.¹ As of April 7, 1920,her married name was Carroll.¹ She married Robert Edward Carroll, son of Iverson Lewis Carroll and Rose Ella "Rosa" "Rose" Tyree, on April 7, 1920 at Nelson Co., Virginia.¹ Annie Martin and Robert Edward Carroll were divorced on July 29, 1926 at Nelson Co., Virginia.²

     Joseph Meleh Couples was buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery, 2823 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia.¹ He was born circa 1863 at Nelson Co., Virginia.² He married Minnie Bell Carroll, daughter of Iverson Lewis Carroll and Rose Ella "Rosa" "Rose" Tyree, on June 1, 1913 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^1,3 Joseph Meleh Couples died on December 24, 1948 at Alexandria, Virginia.¹

     Sayer Joseph Malpla Couples was born circa 1914 at Virginia.¹ He died on May 28, 1930 at Charlottesville, Virginia; Died from a gunshot wound in a homocide.³

     Mary Ella Couples was buried at Mount Comfort Cemetery, 6600 S. Kings Highway, Fairfax Co., Virginia.^6,5 She was born on July 11, 1917 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^5,3 As of February 1, 1937,her married name was Wood.³ She married Alfred Montgomery Wood on February 1, 1937 at Schuyler, Nelson Co., Virginia.³ Mary Ella Couples died on September 16, 1985 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 68.⁵

     Thomas Jerry Couples was buried at Culva House Cemetery, Schuyler, Nelson Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 224-12-2062.⁶ He was born on November 10, 1915 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,4,6 He married Eva Jane Bryant on September 4, 1945 at Alexandria, Virginia.^3,4 Thomas Jerry Couples died on March 1, 1982 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 66.⁴