Narvella Louise Harris Chambers

1946 - 2021

Narvella Louise Harris Chambers, departed this life on August 4, 2021, surround by her family. Narvella was born on November 8, 1946 to the late Aubrey Harris and Katherine Enola DeLille Lazard. She attended Moten Elementary, George Washington Carver High School, Sidney Collier and William Carey school of Nursing; where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. She was a Nurse for more than 45 years, serving throughout the city of New Orleans, then Houston and lastly Pineville. Her patients and their families, became her family as well! Prior to Katrina, she was a very active member of St. Philip the Apostle Church, participating in various activities and organizations such as Sunday Morning Mass Choir and Knights of Peter Claver, where she served as the Vice Grand Lady. Once she moved to Pineville, LA, she was a member of St. James Memorial Catholic Church, where she was a CCD Instructor, In 2018, she moved back to New Orleans and joined her family at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, where she continued her membership with the Knights of Peter Claver, Ladies Auxiliary; serving as the Secretary for her beloved Christ the King Court 123. She is survived by her five beautiful daughters, Teresina Lofton, Larranette Chambers Wilson (Bryant), Daralyn Chambers-Stewart (Dwain), Leah Chambers, Arletta Chambers. But Narvella wore proudly the Title "Maw Maw" to Donald Lofton, Jr., David Chambers, Davin Chambers (Samantha), Cyene Lofton-Breaker (Ty), Arajèan Chambers, Saliq Williams (China), Seyvon Reed, Clinton Burks & Jaylon Chambers. She was also known as "Big Maw Maw" to her great-grandchildren, Destini, Donald, Chase & Seriah Lofton, Davin (DJ) Chambers, Jr., Zeliyah & Alani Williams. Narvella also leaves to cherish in her memories, her siblings, Evelyn Turner, Sherita Harris, Voncille (Lorraine) Delavallade, Carol Harris (Greg), Leonora Harris & Leonard Harris; her Godchildren, Aubrey Harris & Kimberly Harris; her lifelong Best Friend, Thelma Hall; her devoted sons-in-law, Donald Lofton, Sr., Clarence Burks and a host of adopted daughters, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Narvella was preceded in death by both her parents; her brother, Aubrey Harris; maternal grandmother, Evelyn DeLille and maternal great-grandparents, Emile & Enola Barnes. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1835 St. Roch Avenue on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook and share condolences with the family.