Julie Glasser Harrison

Julie Glasser Harrison, 66, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, passed away on October 30th, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Julie was born on November 24th, 1958, in Siler City, North Carolina. She attended Jordan Matthews High School and graduated from East Carolina University with her Bachelor of Education in 1981. She spent her career pouring into the minds of elementary school students across Durham and Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public Schools. Julie brought a special magic to her classroom—a magic that was continually shared when we ran into her former students around town.

Julie knew no stranger. She had a knack for making friends and spreading joy everywhere she went. Julie loved animals, game nights, music, and anything that involved being with her beloved family. Her greatest joy in life was being a mom, grandmother, sister, and daughter.

Julie was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Harrison; father Howard Glasser; and mother Jean Merriman Glasser. She is survived by her children, Sarah Chadwick (Gabe) and Benjamin Harrison (Cara); grandson, Beau Chadwick; siblings, Ann Milligan (Shaun), Lynn Glasser (Jackie), and Nell Smith (Bo); and lastly, her rescue kitty, Lilly.

A private Celebration of Life will be held at the coast in the new year.

Julie valued education and loved her grandson deeply. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Beau's college education fund. Contributions can be made through the following link: https://gifting.myfloridaprepaid.com/s/?code=ejPEjh5jpmhvMr5djhEuetcjxU1eG8%2F7ONkwpl3q%2BXI%3D 

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Harrison family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com