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Miriam Harris Obituary
Miriam "Mimi" Harris, nee Markels, life-long activist, and woman of valor died peacefully on February 7, 2022. Born in Chicago on July 9, 1931, she spent much of her life pursuing justice, whether to provide social services, affordable housing, improve public education or fight for peace and women's rights. Mimi was the beloved wife of the late Sydney Harris; loving mother of Marc (Patsy Comella) Harris, Adam Harris, and Suzanne Harris and stepmother of Paul (Barbara) Harris, Jerry (Veronica) Harris, and the late David Harris; dear grandmother of Josh, Jamie Carmen, Corey, and Keith; devoted daughter of the late Alex and the late Frieda Markels; cherished sister of the late Julian (Robin) Markels and the late Chuck (late Marcia) Markels; treasured aunt, cousin, and friend to many. Mimi was a mentor and moral compass to many. She ran the Three Penny Cinema, worked for and with the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, EZRA Multi-Services, Organization of the Northeast, local government, and so many more. Her home was always open and provided respite to all who needed it. Service Thursday, 12 Noon CT at The Chapel, 8851 Skokie Blvd., Skokie (at Niles Center Rd.). Her service will be livestreamed at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. Under Recent Services, click onto Mimi's photograph and scroll down to Service Details. Interment Westlawn Cemetery. Donations can be made to JCUA, Jewish Council on Urban Affairs and/or Kellogg Cancer Blood Donation. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.
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abner
December 12, 2023
Honored to have worked with Mimi at Cooper's Place and also going to hear jazz with her. Wonderful light in our dark Chicago and a gifted person helping many.
Andrea Raila
May 8, 2023
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May 8, 2023
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Andrea Raila
May 8, 2023
I've known Mimi for decades; she was a fair housing advocate, a Jewish advocate, a wife, a mother, and a cherished community advocate. Here at Jan's Power lunch in 2016. Mimi was on Jan's Memorial Wall 2021 Power Lunch attended with her daughter Suzanne. Life was so much better because of Mimi.
Felicia Young
March 22, 2022
She was wonderful woman I've always sat and thought how was Mimi doing and or where she was she spent a good time of her life helping me through life with my children she was my hero and I'm very sadden to find out today that she passed away. My heart will always hold a very valuable place all the memories that I have . I wanna say to the family thank you so much for sharing mimi she was like a mom to me and very concerned about me and my kids well being. Fly high my Angel you truly will be missed
Abner Cunningham
March 6, 2022
Saddened to learn late of our loss of a great person I was privileged to work and know.
Carol Sopkin
February 10, 2022
My Condolences go out to Marc, Adam and Suzanne and all friends and family. Mimi was an unique strong minded woman pioneer. Her email address of pursuejustice1 sums up the woman she was. She was a kind, go-out-of-her way type of woman that touched so many of us. RIP Mimi
Serena A. Williams
February 10, 2022
I am greatly saddened by Mimi´s passing and it´s hard to imagine the world without her. However, she graciously gave so much to everyone who was fortunate to know her, that I believe her inspiration to be our best selves lives on a thousandfold. My deepest condolences to her children, as well as her extended family (which I know is great in number), because Mimi adopted so many of us. She was a remarkable human being, and will always remain a powerful example to live our best lives through service, kindness and the pursuit of justice. I will miss her and never forget her.
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