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Earnestine Harris Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Mrs. Earnestine McBride Harris, 69, will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church on Friday, July 25, 2014.
Earnestine passed away on July 22, 2014 surrounded by loved ones. She was born October 1, 1944 to Roy McBride, Sr. and Ella Lee Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Harris; daughter, Clotille Louise Raphiel; father, Roy McBride Sr.; mother, Ella Lee Williams, aunt, Lucy Booker, and three brothers and three sisters.
Earnestine accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. At the time of passing, she was a faithful member of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. She will be remembered by those who knew her as a kind, generous, and caring person who loved the Lord.
Earnestine became a Licensed Practical Nurse in the late seventies and later earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Grambling State University in 1991. She served over 30 years at Louisiana State University Medical Center as a devoted and highly regarded nurse and mentor for all of those who crossed her path.
She leaves her legacy to be cherished by daughters Linda Morris (Davis), Etta R. Angton (Richard), Tammi Pegues (Albert); her beloved son Charles R. Harris; four step-sons and two step-daughters; sister, Dorothy Williams (John), brother, Sam Wallace, god-daughter Susan Jones and best friend Thelma Mosely. She is also survived by an adoring group of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Earnestine Harris
Dr. Michelle Ritter
August 10, 2014
I have many fond memories of working with Mrs. Harris in the Orthopaedic Clinic during my residency. She was a tough taskmaster who cared about the staff and the patients as though they were family. She will be missed by all.
July 29, 2014
To Linda and the Family, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Earnestine Harris. I worked with Earnestine on 6KE Telemetry back in the early 90's. She was a very good Nurse and Teacher. She loved to gather young nurses under her wings to teach them and show them the ropes. She was respected by all that worked with her, including the Doctors. She would give them an ear full if they didn't do what they was suppose to do. God has called her home to rest from her labor. Be encouraged family, knowing to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May God Bless and Keep you, is my Prayer. Gwendolyn Barnes and the entire Staff of Complete Approach Home Health Agency, Waskom, Texas
McLaurin
July 28, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. My God keep fast hold of you with his right hand during this difficult time.
July 28, 2014
I worked with Earnestine at The Guest House, where I am the Director of Nursing and she was Assistant Director of Nursing. She was always very kind to our residents and a very hard worker. She will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, my friend.
Penny Teagle RN
Cathy Eddington-Pastor
July 27, 2014
Mrs. Harris was so sweet to me when I started @ LSU. She was eager to help new nurses like me and did it with a smile. I will always cherish her. God Bless you Mrs. Ernestine! I couldn't have had a better start in nursing without you!
Al & Bonnie Godette
July 26, 2014
Your mother, grandmother will forever be with us. She was truly a wonderful individual. Know that God does not make a mistake. The memories here at LSU will be with us forever. I will to keep you in prayer that God will continue to provide you with the strength that you need today and forever. Be strong and be encourage.
Ruthie Williams
July 26, 2014
Look to the Lord for strength and peace.
Gloria Abraham
July 26, 2014
The best way to heal a broken heart is to give God the pieces.
Rev. Lee & Martha Whitaker
July 26, 2014
Linda & Family,
Your mother will truly be missed. You will continue to be in our prayers.
Bobbie L. Washington
July 25, 2014
Linda, Andrea, Ashley:
Please receive my sincerest condolences. I weep with you; I mourn with you; but not as one who has no hope. I also rejoice with you because I know that when we too depart this life we all get to spend eternity with her and with the One who died that we might have eternal life. I love you all.
Lisa Huddleston
July 25, 2014
Linda, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I always enjoyed bringing patients to her when I worked at LSUMC. She was an excellent nurse and a wonderful lady. I know she will be truly missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Lisa Huddleston
Nickie Roberson
July 25, 2014
Momma Harris you will be missed. Much love to my long time extended family near and far. Tammi Stay strong!
Alana Nation
July 25, 2014
She was such a blessing to my know. She loved and gave her all. I'm glad God allowed our paths to cross. Prayers to the family
Audry Miller
July 25, 2014
Family: I Encourage YOU Today To LOOK to the HILLS....I Love you all and Offer Each of You My Sincere Sympathy.
Janice Murff
July 25, 2014
My prayers are with you.
Tamara Wardell
July 25, 2014
IT WAS SUCH A BLESSING TO HAVE KNOWN MRS. HARRIS, SHE WAS TRULY ONE OF A KIND AND FULL OF LIFE AND LOVE.
Sheroyl Stephenson
July 25, 2014
My heart is so full, God called one of his warriors my friend home to be with him. Earnestine was a remarkable person and one of the hardest working nurses I know. She and I travel to Grambling State University together, and worked many years together. My heart and prayers are with the family. RIP, Earnestine.
Sheroyl Stephenson and Family
Alexis George
July 25, 2014
Im going to miss you Mrs.Harris you always made my day working with you in clinic I love you ....
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