Recently, there’s been a sad cloud over the community of North Carolina Central University, as one of their long-term alumna and Athletics Hall of Fame members, LuAnn Edmonds-Harris, sadly passed away on an unfortunate day on March 2, 2024, Saturday.
Her death was announced by the North Carolina Central University Department of Athletics through a Facebook post. As LuAnn’s death news share, a wave of sadness and grief spread over the entire North Carolina Central University and among her loved ones.
Cause of death:
The exact reason behind the sudden death of LuAnn is not known at the time of publication; the NCCU community and her admirers are missing and remembering the legacy she left, pouring their heartfelt condolences and tributes and praying for her afterlife.
About LuAnn Edmonds-Harris:
Edmonds-Harris was a great, inspired mentor. She was a Durham, North Carolina, resident who attended North Carolina Central University and graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts in theatre arts. She was a dedicated, passionate member of the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA), NCCU Alumni Association, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
On September 30, 2023, for her outstanding contributions and part, Edmonds-Harris was admitted into the NCCU Athletics Hall of Fame to acknowledge her efforts. She spent more than thirty years working at NCCU, doing jobs in the athletics and admissions departments.
In 2022, Edmonds-Harris announced her retirement from NCCU while holding the titles of Assistant Athletic Director for Administration and Head Cheerleading Coach. During her professional tenure at NCCU, which started in 1986, Edmonds-Harris held titles as an Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions (1996-2008) and Admissions Counselor (1986-1996). Edmonds-Harris was NCCU’s longtime volunteer cheerleading coach from the early 1990s until retirement.
Edmonds-Harris has an impact that extends beyond her professional roles. As the volunteer cheering coach in the early 1990s, she played a vital part in establishing the program’s culture. Her dedication went above and beyond her job duties; she became an enthusiastic leader, mentor, and supporter of colleagues and students.
Funeral:
The details about the funeral services will be announced later so everyone will get to pay her homage; her contributions won’t be forgettable, and she will inspire future generations of Eagles. May her soul rest in peace, knowing that her influence and the people she touched will last years.
Amelia Warner
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