Louise Ellen Sherman Harris

Louise Sherman Harris passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at the age of 74. She was born in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, and moved to New Orleans in 1954, residing there for the remainder of her life. She graduated from Holy Cross College with a degree in education. Prior to her recent illness, Louise was an early intervention teacher, working with children ranging from birth to 3 year olds with development delays. This was her passion. Louise loved working with children. Outside of her career, her favorite hobbies included reading, swimming, and spending time with her family.

Preceded in death by her mother Hannah Sherman, her father Charles Sherman and her brother Michael Sherman. She will be dearly missed by her loving husband, of 54 years, Eugene "Gene" Harris. Mother of John Harris, Kate Morris (Jayson), and Steven Harris. Grandmother of Tyler Harris (Kattie), Peyton Harris, Connor Morris, Rachel Morris, and Charlie Harris. Great grandmother of Rivers Harris. Sister of Susan Fishburn, Steven Sherman, and Elizabeth Little. She will also be missed by numerous nephews and nieces. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020.

If you wish to express your condolences to the family, you may visit our website at www.westsideleitz-eagan.com and clicking on her obituary. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Ochsner's Smoking Cessation Trust Program at https://www.ochsner.org/health-resources/tobacco-free-living-the-legacy.