Shirley Harris Duhe’ passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at the age of 92. Shirley was born in New Orleans, LA on June 9, 1928. She is survived by her daughter, Sylvia “Sammye” Berryhill; sons, Eugene “Gene” Duhe’ Jr. (Gwyneth) and Brian Duhe’ (Jo Ann); grandchildren, Jennifer Fishman (Josh) and Brian Duhe’ Jr.; adoring great-granddaughters, Avery Fishman, Kaitlin Fishman, Chloe Duhe’, and Kenzie Duhe’; sisters, Barbara Ganci and Sue Outlaw (Curtis), and brother, Rick Harris. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Eugene Joseph Duhe’ Sr., her parents, Sterling Newton Harris and Constance Julitte deBoisblanc Harris, sisters, Constance Feehan and Jeanne Fox, and brothers, Sterling Harris and Edgar Harris.
Shirley lived in New Orleans, LA, Jefferson LA, and Harahan, LA. She spent her final years in Mandeville, LA. Shirley loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, and her passion for cooking and gardening. Shirley was a member and dedicated volunteer of the women’s auxiliary for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3267 and American Legion Post 267.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA. A memorial visitation will be held from 9:00am-11:00am with a Memorial Mass to begin at 11:00am. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery #2.
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