Mourners say farewell in red for Corsham mum (From This Is Wiltshire)

Mourners say farewell in red for Corsham mum

5:32pm Monday 13th July 2009

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The family and friends of Leanne Harris travelled from across the country to celebrate her life at a service held at St Bartholomew's Church in Corsham this afternoon.

More than 100 mourners wore red in memory of the 29-year-old mother-of-three who died on July 2 in a crash on the A4.

Many of the mourners came from her home town of Nuneaton to be at the service which was led by Reverend Canon Roger Clifton.

Mourners entered the church to Hungry Eyes by Eric Carmen which was from Dirty Dancing, one of Mrs Harris' favourite films.

This song was followed by Unchained Melody, which reminded the couple of TV series, Soldier Soldier and gave the congregation time to reflect on their memories of Mrs Harris.

Widower Lee Harris gave an emotional speech about his wife with his 18-month-old son Cameron in his arms.

He said: "There is so much to say about her. I am determined not to mourn her death as she was so full of life. She had a huge heart and seeing everyone her today for her has just blown me away.

"Thank you all for coming her today and wearing red, leanne's favourite colour."

Mr Harris went on to read a poem about her and a tribute from their six-year-old daughter Caitlin which read: "I love my mum. She was a great mum. She always used to play with me."

He finished by saying: "I love you my darling and I will always be yours."

Mr Harris read a poem for Mrs Harris' mum Janet Moreton entitled Close Your Eyes.

The couple's wedding song, When You Say Nothing at All by Ronan Keating was played.

Rev Clifton ended the service with a reading from the book of revelations followed by prayers.

Mrs Harris' coffin was carried out of the church to I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing by Aerosmith.

Mrs Harris was buried afterwards at Ladbrook Lane, Corsham.

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