Mikki Harris

Jesup – Little Miss Mikki Hazel Harris, age 3, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.

While the world may have looked at Mikki as disabled, God made her perfect in His image, using each day of her life for His good. God called Mikki to be a warrior! Mikki was diagnosed with TRAPPC4, an extremely rare genetic disorder, causing progressive brain atrophy. What the enemy meant for evil, God used it for good. Mikki was known for her grit and determination, overcoming any physical challenge she faced. It was never a surprise if she took out an X-ray tech with a single kick. Above all, Mikki was known for her incredible ability to brighten the world around her, without ever speaking a word. In her three short years, Mikki radically changed lives and drew many closer to Jesus. She exuded joy with her infectious laughter and positive nature. Mikki was loved, but she also gave deep love to everyone she met. 

Mikki recently started school at Jesup Elementary, where she loved getting hugs from her friends. She was excited to make new friends with the Blaze Athletics cheer team. Over the past year, Mikki has marked several fun adventures off her “bucket list” she made with her parents, including an airplane ride, a Disney cruise, swimming with dolphins, and her very own Disney princess party. Mikki was always up for a good time with her family, especially her best friends, Mama, Daddy, and Hank. On December 17, 2025, Mikki started a new bucket list with Jesus, where she will walk, talk, and be free of pain. She didn’t have to live a lifetime to leave behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. If Mikki could talk, she would tell you to love Jesus with all your heart and to love others as you love yourself. 

Survivors are her parents, Wesley and Tanner Smith Harris of Jesup; brother, Hank Harris, of Jesup; maternal grandparents, Celeste Whittington Deignan and Michael Deignan of Marathon Key, FL, and Brian Smith of Statesboro; paternal grandparents, Jada Graham Martin and Stevie Martin of Jesup and John and Christel Harris of Screven; maternal great-grandparents, Mickey and Linda Whittington of Jesup, Judy Smith of Beaufort, SC, and David and Debbie Deignan of Macon; paternal great-grandparents, Michael and Susan Graham of Jesup, Johnny and Toni Harris of Screven, and Carol Cummings of Bogart; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family will hold a private graveside service and burial.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Jesup at 2:00 PM.  The family will receive friends at the church.

Family and friends may sign the online register at www.howardfuneralga.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Howard Funeral Home of Ludowici.