LuAnn Edmonds-Harris Death: The North Carolina Central University community is currently mourning the recent passing of LuAnn Edmonds-Harris, a long-term alumna and member of the Athletics Hall of Fame at NCCU.
The North Carolina Central University Department of Athletics announced her death through a Facebook post, expressing heavy hearts as they shared the news of the passing of their former Head Coach, LuAnn Edmonds-Harris. Coach LuAnn had served as the NCCU Head Cheer Coach for 30 years, laying the foundation for who they are.
The impact she made on the HBCU cheer and stomp and shake community will never be forgotten. Her legacy will endure as they continue to uphold a Tradition of Excellence. The NCCU Department of Athletics asks for thoughts and prayers for her family, NCCU Cheer & Alumni, and the entire NCCU community.
Let’s delve into the details surrounding LuAnn Edmonds’s passing, including the cause of her death, obituary, and funeral plans.
Who was LuAnn Edmonds-Harris?
LuAnn Edmonds-Harris dedicated 30 years to NCCU as the Head Cheer Coach. Unfortunately, she passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Her family, friends, and the entire NCCU community are grieving her loss.
Edmonds-Harris, a resident of Durham, North Carolina, graduated from North Carolina Central University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts in theatre arts. She was not just a mentor but an inspiration, actively involved in the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA), NCCU Alumni Association, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Her exceptional contributions led to her induction into the NCCU Athletics Hall of Fame on September 30, 2023. Over her three-decade journey at NCCU, she took on various roles in the athletics and admissions departments.
In 2022, Edmonds-Harris retired from NCCU, holding the titles of Assistant Athletic Director for Administration and Head Cheerleading Coach. Since 1986, she held roles like Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions (1996-2008) and Admissions Counselor (1986-1996). She continued as NCCU’s volunteer cheerleading coach from the early 1990s until her retirement.
Beyond her professional roles, Edmonds-Harris left an enduring impact. As the volunteer cheering coach in the early 1990s, she played a crucial role in shaping the program’s culture. Going beyond her duties, she became an enthusiastic leader, mentor, and supporter of colleagues and students.
LuAnn Edmonds-Harris Cause of Death
Yet nobody has disclosed the specific cause of LuAnn Edmonds-Harris’s death.
Obituary and Funeral Plans
LuAnn Edmonds’s obituary and funeral plans will released by the family at a later date.
