Eva J. Harris Boykins-Canada, was born in Kistler, West Virginia on April 25,1952. She was the third child of seven children born to Albert and Blanche Harris Sr. She departed this life on October 19, 2022.Eva was gainfully employed as a Correctional officer for many years and dialysis tech for several years afterwards. She was loving, caring and very passionate about her family and
helping friends alike. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Eva (Jeanette) loved her some gospel music and having family gatherings. She was always
there for anyone who needed a shoulder or hug. she spoke her mind but loved all. Jeanette traveled with the people she loved and visited Eva J. Harris Boykins-Canada,
Eva is proceeded in death by her parents Albert and Blanche Harris Sr; brothers Albert Jr., Gregory L. Harris and Larry D. Harris; sisters, Regina K. (Harris) Terry, Carol B. (Harris) Brittman.
Those who cherish her memory and mourn her passing are her husband, Melvin Canada; children Allen (Ginger) Harris, Carl Harris and Tatiana Parnell; Barbara Canada; sisters, Latalia(Kevin) McCoy,
Vanessa Harris, Shirley Canada, Sierra Harris; brother Greg Harris; grandchildren Tiana Harris, Finnegan (Azia) (Harris) Joyce, Arianna Harris, Diyante Harris, Ava Harris, Nicholas
Smith, Carl Harris Jr., Prince Harris, Xaviar Harris, Dallas Harris; Ashley (Brady) Young, Tasha (Richard) Lanham and Mikala (Dominic) French; a host of great-grandchildren; extended family; nieces, nephews and friends.
Life Celebration 12PM Friday, October 28, 2022 at Refuge Temple Church, 555 Moler St., Columbus, Ohio. Family will receive friends 11AM until time of service. Arrangements entrusted to SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio. MT Smoot, Director, 614-444-1463m, www.smootfuneral@gmail.com
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