Ida Marie Harris

Ida Marie Garner Harris passed away on November 28, 2018 at the age of 89. Ida was a nurse for over 50 years. She dedicated her life to helping others and this carried over to her neighborhood. Ida was also a dedicated member of the City-Wide Ushers for many years. She attended and graduated from Southern University of Baton Rouge, LA. Ida will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Preceded in death by her Husband Davie Harris, both of her parents Eddie Garner and Cassie Benison, her son Alfred Bankston, Sr. & her brother Mo Garner, and grandchildren; Trinece Fedison and Jerome Fedison. She is survived by her daughters; Jacquelyn Fedison, Terri Harris, Sharon R. Harris and a devoted daughter Dicie Harris of Laplace, LA. Ida was loved and cherished by her grandchildren; Lorraine Winder, Terri Fedison, Jerod Fedison, RoShae L Gibson, Alfred Bankston, Jr. and Alanna B. McCollum. Also survived by a host of great grandchildren, friends and loved ones. The family of the late Ida Marie Garner Harris acknowledges with sincere appreciation, the comforting messages and other expressions of kindness during our time of bereavement. Special thanks to the staff of Capital One Bank, John J. Hainkel Homes, employees of Peggy Cohen, First Line Schools (Live Oak and Langston Hughes Academy) and New Journey Word Church, Greater Macedonia B.C., Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel, Second Mount Carmel B.C., New Home Ministries, Little Mount Olive B.C. and Mount Zion B.C. of St. Rose, LA. Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Friday, December 7, 2018 for 11:00 a.m. at New Journey Word Church 2536 Annette St, NOLA 70119. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Karl Perry officiating. Interment is private. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.