Letter to the Editor: A Tribute to Mary Gladwell Harris

Mary Sue (Gladwell) Harris made her heavenly journey Nov. 16. Mary Sue along with her husband Robby began pinhooking in the mid 1980's. Working side-by-side, they founded the successful Harris Training Center. Among their many successful graduates were Giacomo, the 2005 Kentucky Derby winner. Mary worked in all aspects of the business from gallop girl, groom, pony rider, consignor, bookkeeper and trainer. She could do it all. Mary had a great eye and enjoyed buying and selling at the sales. She did all that while raising their three children Brandi, JR, and Chance. Mary's family was her life, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters, mother Mildred and the love of her life Robby. Mary will be remembered by her family and precious friends for her warm smile, caring heart, and the respect and compassion she showed everyone. Her gift was that she could talk to anyone–from the President to the homeless–and make them feel at home. Mary Sue was a Christian and loved The Lord with all her heart. She fought the good fight of Faith that kept her with us for many years after her diagnosis. She has touched our lives in so many ways that we will never be the same without her.

–Her Loving Family

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Mary Sue Harris Scholarship Fund at P.O. Box 281, Williston, Florida, 32696.

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