Alyssa Harris, 15, of Beaumont, left this world to join our Lord on Friday, July 14, 2006.
A native of Beaumont, Alyssa resided in Beaumont and Silsbee. Alyssa had a creative mind which she demonstrated through her song writing and drawings abilities. Her words were not only expressed through lyrics, but also through her thoughtful essays. She was a self-taught guitar player and enjoyed all types of music. Alyssa had a love for softball and played in Beaumont Leagues. She especially enjoyed playing with her brothers and sisters. Alyssa was never intimidated by hard work and had exceptional abilities when working with her hands. Her gentle demeanor towards others made Alyssa a true friend to many, a wonderful daughter and a caring sibling.
Alyssa is survived by her mother, Tracie Fratus and her husband Billy of Beaumont; her father, George Harris and his wife Tammy of Silsbee; brothers and sisters, Alexandria Fratus, Jenna Fratus, Jadon Fratus, Sara Laurent, and Devin Laurent; her grandparents, Betty Alexander and Lynn and Frances Harris; Godparents, William and Loli Fratus; nephews, Anthony and Ashton Alexander; aunts and uncles, Aaron Harris and his son Kolton, Richard and Tammy Harris and their children Brittany and Brandon, Wade and Sonia Bates, Earnest and Patsy Burdett and their children Lina, Alexis and Kristen, Allen Harris and his children Carrie and Franklin, Jeff and Christina Ross and their children Gavin and Erin, Michael and Andrea Fratus, and J. R. Fratus. Alyssa will be joining her grandfather, Henry “Bud” Alexander and her uncle, Anthony Alexander in the loving arms of our Lord.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with burial to follow under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at the Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alyssa Harris Memorial Fund at Texas State Bank.
