Alice Onita Harris East of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on March 10, 2024 at home. She was born August 16, 1942, in Prichard, Alabama to the late Albert L. and Mary Harris.

Nita, as she was affectionately called, graduated from Blount High School and attended Branch Community College in Mobile, Alabama. In high school she met Francis W. East and he would later become the love of her life. While she was attending college and he was serving in the military, they were married on September 18, 1963.  As a military family they lived in many places but would eventually make Memphis, TN their home.  After establishing their home, she worked for many years as a substitute teacher with Memphis City Schools. Nita had many hobbies and interests but loved serving the Lord at St. Joseph Catholic Church where she was a member.  She served as Choir Director and Leader of the Catholic Youth Organization for a great number of years.

Nita will be truly missed and leaves a legacy of love through family and friends. She is survived by two sons, Michael & Stanley East;  granddaughters, Rachel East and Latisha Johnson; grandson, Darius East; five great grand-children; one sister Carolyn Logan; and
a host of nephews, nieces and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years Francis W. East, her parents and two brothers.