Helen Elizabeth Harris, 103, of Lake Jackson, Texas entered her heavenly home November 8, 2026. Helen was born on November 2, 1923, in Silver Springs, Maryland to Raymond and Janie Gibson. She met her husband, Bruce, at church and they were married April 21, 1944.
Helen worked in retail and was a professional seamstress. She enjoyed tending to her animals and spending time gardening. Helen lived her life in honor of God, supported her husband in pastoring several years and loved her family unconditionally.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, her husband Rev. Bruce Harris, daughters Barbara Jean Harris and Nancy Harris, her son Richard Harris, grandson Shawn Smith, great granddaughter Krystal Smith, great grandson Christopher Idlebird.
Left to cherish her memory is her son David Harris (Vicki) of Tarpon Springs, Florida, daughter Janie Harris of Houston, Texas, son Ronnie Harris (Laura) of Lake Jackson, Texas, 14 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A special “thank you” to her friend and spiritual daughter, Joycelyn “J J” Peterson for all her love and care given during the last years. Our family can’t thank you enough.
A celebration of Helen’s life will take place at Brazoria First Assembly in Brazoria, Texas at 10:00 a.m. on November 16, 2026, officiated by Rev. Ron Hogan. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. preceding the celebration. Graveside ceremony will be at Forest Park East Cemetery in League City, Texas at 12:30 p.m.
PALLBEARERS
Shaun Davis
Richard Harris
Dustin Janise
Keith Schultz
Nick Tipp
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Grant Davis and Scott Hackney
