Doris Louise (Kell) Harris, 89, passed away on November 27, 2024 in Mt. Carmel, IL.
Doris was born on March 15, 1935 in Oakland City, Indiana to Gerald and Hope (Brenton) Kell and grew up in Somerville, IN. She married LeRoy Harris on June 1, 1951 and they moved to Ellery, IL when LeRoy was hired to teach at Albion Grade School. They later moved to Bone Gap, IL where they lived the remainder of their lives. They were blessed with 4 children: Michael (Victoria) Harris, Dawn (David) Skillman, Kenneth (Judy) Harris, and Gary (Cindy) Harris. 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband LeRoy; and one brother, Lowell Dean Kell.
Doris worked as a Homemaker, beautician, teacher’s aide, and Head Start Teacher. She was a volunteer in a third grade classroom at Albion Grade School for 20 years after her retirement.
Doris and LeRoy loved to travel and took their family on vacations all over the United States. After LeRoy died, she continued to travel with her children and sister-in-law. Branson, Missouri was a favorite destination.
Doris was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Albion, IL. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with family. She was known as “Grandma Princess” by all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation for Doris L. Harris will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Ingram Meridith Funeral Home in Albion, IL. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 noon at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow at Graceland Cemetery in Albion, IL.
Ingram Meridith Funeral Home of Albion is honored to assist the family with arrangements.
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