REIDSVILLE - Minister Colleen Lorraine Collins Harrison, age 70, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital.

Public viewing will begin on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 12 until 7 p.m. at McLaurin-Harris Funeral Home, 721 East Morehead Street, Reidsville, NC.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 3 p.m. from the Benaja Mt. Zion Holiness Church of God, 600 McWalker Road, Reidsville, NC. The family visitation will take place at 2:30 p.m. Dr. Melvin T. McLean, Jr. will preside and Dr. Kenneth N. Moore, eulogist.

The committal and interment will follow in Benaja Church Cemetery, Reidsville, NC.

Minister Colleen L. Harrison was a native of Bridgeton, New Jersey, and later made her home in Reidsville, North Carolina. On December 27, 1967, she was united in holy matrimony with the love of her life, Pastor Joseph F. Harrison. Their union of 53 years was blessed with 13 children, 53 grandchildren, and 50 great-grandchildren.

In early 1976, Colleen gave her life to Christ and was filled with the Holy Ghost in the comfort of her own home. On September 19, 1976, she became a faithful and active member of Benaja Pentecostal Holiness Church in Reidsville, NC. On September 22, 1984, she embraced the role of First Lady when her husband was ordained as Pastor of Crossroad Rescue Mission of God in Plymouth, NC, under the leadership of Bishop Bond. Later, in February 1994, she continued in this role at Benaja Mount Zion Holiness Church of God, Inc., under the late Bishop John H. Graves.

In 1996, Colleen became the First Lady of Friendship Tabernacle Holiness Church, where she faithfully served with love, leadership, and unwavering support. On November 8, 1998, she delivered her initial sermon and received her associate minister license under the leadership of her husband, Elder Joseph F. Harrison. Her message came from John 14:1— "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me". Colleen was also a member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church in Stoneville, NC, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Kenneth Moore.

Passionate about nurturing young children, Colleen became a foster parent and opened a home daycare in 1999. She owned and operated her daycare with love and dedication for over 20 years. In June 2007, she earned a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and later completed both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Early Childhood Education with honors from Ashford University.

Colleen was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Mack and Dors McCall; her beloved husband, Elder Joseph Harrison Sr.; her son, Donnie Harrison; grandsons, Sheldon Wright and Cornelius Harrison; great-granddaughter, Siniyah Mae Lofton-Harrison; and son-in-law, Bishop Alphonse Nicholson.

She leaves behind a legacy of love and faith, cherished by her children: Beatrice Collins of Greensboro, NC; Channa (Sheldon) Harrison-Wright of Pilot Mountain, NC; Rev. Joseph (Sandra) Harrison of Greensboro, NC; Waxie Nicholson of Reidsville, NC; Rev. Lawrence (Angela) Harrison of Reidsville, NC; Donna (Monoleto) Scales of Greensboro, NC; Morique (Marlon) Fountain of Winston-Salem, NC; Titus (Marlene) Harrison of Reidsville, NC; Sheneka Harrison of Greensboro, NC; Sherita (Antione) Paylor of Reidsville, NC; Doris Harrison of Reidsville, NC; and Dorene (Almonzo) Bridges of Atlanta, GA.

She is also survived by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law Mary Harrison, and a host of other relatives and friends who will forever treasure her memory.

Service by McLaurin-Harris