Gwenn Brooks Harrison
February 14, 1935 - December 25, 2020
On Friday, December 25, 2020, Gwenn Brooks Harrison, loving mother, grandmother, and sister passed away at the age of 85 in Tallahassee, FL. Gwenn was born on February 14, 1935 in Geneva, Alabama. Gwenn was in the first graduating class at Choctawhatchee High School in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, where she played the trumpet in the band and was the valedictorian of her class. She went on to serve as an executive secretary for Hughes Aircraft, Raytheon Corp, and Burton Industries. She was also a former member of the Krewe of Bowlegs. Gwenn is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Harrison and her son, Chris Harrison. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Barbara Harrison; grandchildren, Sean and Brittney Harrison, Tyler Harrison, and Shelby Harrison; and her great grandchildren Mills and Frances Harrison. Gwenn will be laid to rest at Beal Memorial Cemetery in a private service at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at act.alz.org. Kelly Barber of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the Harrison family with their arrangements.
On Friday, December 25, 2020, Gwenn Brooks Harrison, loving mother, grandmother, and sister passed away at the age of 85 in Tallahassee, FL. Gwenn was born on February 14, 1935 in Geneva, Alabama. Gwenn was in the first graduating class at... View Obituary & Service Information