Louise was born on November 20, 1924, in Newton, North Carolina to the late Charlie Jay and Ossie Heavner. She retired from General Electric Corporation in Lynchburg, Virginia and moved to Sanford, Florida in 1972.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Harris and her sister Estelle Leatherman.
She is survived by her son Larry Harris (Linda), daughter Sandra Gomez, three grandchildren; Michael Gomez, Janell Pires, and Jay Harris and three great-grandchildren; Kiana Harris, Stephanie Gomez and Bradon Pires.
A gathering to celebrate Louise's life was held Saturday November 2, 2019 from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. at the Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn Chapel, located at 5000 County Road 46A, Sanford, Florida 32771. Louise was laid to rest immediately following the gathering at Oaklawn Park Cemetery. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.baldwinfairchildoaklawn.com