Evelyn Mannette Leake Harrison, 99, of Denton passed away on June 11, 2016 in Denton, Texas. She was born on October 29, 1916 in Mobeetie, TX to Howard B. Leake and Ruby Faye Johnston Leake. She married Marvin P. Harrison Jr. in May of 1939 in Denton, Texas.

She graduated from Graham High School, earned her BA in English from North Texas State College. She received her Masters in English in 1944 from North Texas. Evelyn taught 7th grade English in Carrolton-Farmers Branch ISD for 16 years. She enjoyed gardening, reading, friends, traveling the world and most importantly family.

Evelyn was a member at First United Methodist Church of Denton since 1939, Bungalow Sunday School Class and The Joy Singers.

Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Kathy and husband Jerry Jones of Amarillo, one son, Dan Harrison of Denton and two great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband Marvin, parents, Howard and Faye Leake and brother, Edwin Leake.

Visitation will be Wednesday June 15, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at DeBerry Funeral Directors in Denton. Funeral service will be held on Thursday June 16, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors with Reverend Jim Porter officiating. A graveside service will follow on Friday June 17, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. in Mobeetie, TX with Reverend Tom Stribling of Happy United Methodist Church officiating.

In lieu of flowers family has requested that Memorials be made in her name to First United Methodist Church or Bungalow Sunday School Class, 201 S. Locust Denton, Texas 76201.

We, the family would like to thank Solaris Hospice and Good Samaritan Society for the wonderful loving care they gave our mother the last months of her life.