Ella Ree Harris Patterson

Ella Ree Harris Patterson obituary

Ella Ree Harris Patterson

Ella Patterson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A Life Celebration by Franklin - Austin on Apr. 4, 2026.
Ella R Harris Patterson was born on April 30th, 1960. the daughter of the late Freddy Harris Sr. and Gracie M Burns all from Manor. Ella was not your normal child she always moved to the beat of Her Own Drum, and if you knew her, you would know this to be true. In 1983. Against All Odds, after dealing with cancer she gave birth to her only child Tanisha Harris, whom she loved dearly. Shortly after, she would meet and marry the love of her life Larry Patterson whom she stayed married with until his home going. Ella lived a very eventful life and real firecracker; she would light up your day with only a laugh that she could do. Ella had a heart of Gold. BUT WILL FIGHT U IN A MINUTE!!! Whether she made you mad or happy she always left a strain on your brain.

Ella was a big sports fan and no matter what she LOVED THEM COWBOYS She also enjoyed wrestling, basketball, doing puzzles and volunteering at food pantries on her free time. And please don't forget to mention her 6:00 phone calls. But most of all she loved her family and friends. A true fighter she was.

She leaves to mourn her daughter Tanisha Harris, Special friend Mr. Vincet Moore a great uncle Elbert Burns. 3 Sisters Mary, Ruby, and Lorine Harris. 7 grandchildren Catrina, LaShawn, LaShawna Dejanay, Miachai, Maikayla and Sirvonta. Along with six beautiful granddaughters and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

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