Polly Cox Harrison, of Leesburg, VA beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on May 18, 2024 at the age of 85.

Polly was born in Independence, VA to the late Montague and Jessie Gamble Cox on February 03, 1939.  Polly is survived by her loving husband of 62 years William (Bill) Harrison; her children Steven Holden and daughter-in-law Kim, William Gregory and daughter-in-law Susan, and Douglas Ray and girlfriend Shelly Brown; sister Shirley Cox Gordon, and Grandchildren Patrick and wife Niki, Amanda Holshouser and husband Hunter, Eleanor, Anabelle and Raye and Great Grandchild Harper and many other loving relatives and close friends. She was predeceased by sisters Nadine Cox Allen and Margaret Cox Ayers.

In June 1961, she graduated with honors from VPI, now known as Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA with a B.S. in Home Economics.  Prior to VPI she completed 2 years at Emory and Henry College. During college she played Basketball and was a Cheerleader, she was the secretary of her Sophomore Class and active in the 4-H Alumni Club, YWCA, Home Ec Club, Agricultural Exposition, New River Club, and Wesley Foundation.  It was in the 4-H Alumni Club where she first met her husband Bill.

Following graduation in July 1961 she accepted a position as an extension agent in Home Economics and 4-H in Fairfax County.  She married William (Bill) Harrison on May 19, 1962, in Independence, VA.

She was a faithful Christian and was involved in many organizations over the years. Polly had lots of interests and always excelled in whatever she did.  She was very active and an outstanding athlete; she loved basketball, swimming, water skiing, snow skiing, and tennis.  Her tennis team won 3rd place in the National Championships.  She was selected as Outstanding Member of the Year for the The Leesburg Junior Women's Club; she was a member of the Leesburg Garden Club, The Catoctin Garden Club and the Daughters of the American Revolution.  She was active with the church being in the choir, and on the leadership, finance and Old Stone Church committees. She loved to arrange flowers for the church, family, friends, and the elderly.  Her flowers won many state flower shows.  She was dedicated to her community and delivered Meals On Wheels for almost 11 years.

Polly traveled to many places including Europe, South America, China, Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawaii, and many other beautiful places in the United States.  One of her favorite places was her second home at Deep Creek Lake, MD.  Polly devoted her life to her husband, children, grandchildren and helping others.  She lived life to the fullest with grace, love, and happiness.

Although we will cherish Polly in our memories, we take comfort in knowing that she is in a better place.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association or Leesburg United Methodist Church.  The family of Polly wishes to extend our sincere thanks to her many caregivers at Spring Arbor, Leesburg United Methodist Church, and all of her family and friends.