Doris Virginia Harris

Doris Virginia Harris, lovingly known as “NaNa” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior after a life marked by unwavering faith, devoted love, and joyful service to others.

Born in Mississippi and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Doris grew up in a large family with five siblings. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters and is survived by her beloved sister, Patricia Lobb, and brother-in-law, John Lobb. The values she learned growing up—faith, family, hospitality, and hard work—became the foundation of the remarkable life she would build.

For 67 years, Doris shared a beautiful marriage with her husband, Harry L. Harris. Together they built a home centered on Christ, raising their four children and creating a legacy that now spans multiple generations. She was preceded in death by her son, Mike Harris, who passed away in May 2020.

Doris is survived by her devoted husband, Harry L. Harris; daughter Kimberly Harris; daughter Ellen Louis and husband Jason Louis; and son Mark Harris and wife Jodie Harris.

She is also survived by her grandchildren: Jessica Overstreet and husband Jeff Overstreet; Billy Howerin and wife Katherine Howerin; Matthew Harris and wife Jessie Harris; Maddison Serban and husband Jakob Serban; Noelle Howerin; Mary Claire Cockrell and husband Pearson Cockrell; and Michael Harris.

Her legacy continues through her great-grandchildren: Presley Parker and husband Timothy Parker; Molly Overstreet; Harris Overstreet; Christian Howerin; Noah Howerin; Jonah Howerin; Jude Harris; Holly Harris; Benjamin Serban; Olive Harris; and Harrison Serban.

She was further blessed to see the arrival of her great-great-grandchildren: Luka, Harper, Judah, Bodie, and Scotty.

Doris was the spiritual matriarch of her family. Long before many others in the family came to faith, she faithfully took her children to church and planted seeds that would bear fruit for generations. She loved her church deeply and spent many years teaching Sunday School to teenage girls, investing in young lives with wisdom, compassion, and biblical truth.

A woman of prayer and worship, Doris found great joy in the presence of God. She was often seen lifting her hands in worship, wholeheartedly expressing her love for Jesus. Her faith was genuine, steadfast, and evident in every area of her life. She loved God, loved people, and faithfully served both.

Doris had a special gift for hospitality. Family and friends knew they were loved whenever they gathered around her table. She was widely known as an exceptional cook, famous for what many considered the best gumbo anywhere. Her seafood feasts became treasured family traditions, complete with fried shrimp, crab claws, West Indies salad, and the warmth that only NaNa could provide. For Doris, preparing a meal was never just about food—it was one of the many ways she showed love.

She also enjoyed decorating and creating beautiful spaces, reflecting her creativity and desire to make people feel welcomed and at home.

More than anything, Doris will be remembered for her deep love for Jesus, her devotion to her husband and family, her servant’s heart, and the enduring legacy of faith she leaves behind. Because of her influence, generations of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren have come to know the Lord and walk in faith.

While her family grieves her absence, they rejoice knowing that she is fully healed, reunited with loved ones who have gone before her, and forever worshiping in the presence of the Savior she faithfully followed throughout her life.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23

Visitation for Doris will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Pine Crest Funeral Home on Dauphin Island Parkway in Mobile, with a chapel service immediately following. Entombment will be in the Pine Crest Cemetery Mausoleum.