Dr. Celestine V. Farris Harris D.D., died Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. Born on November 8, 1916 to Oscar and Celestine Communi Villovaso, Sr., in New Orleans, Louisiana, a native of St. James Parish, and has been a resident of Beaumont since 1972.
She was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and worked as a Registered Nurse. Dr. Harris was the President for Senior Citizens Association of the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research, and she was the first State Dean to preside over Texas for over thirty years including the Beaumont branch.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmie Harris of Beaumont; foster daughter, Marguire Grays of Luling, Louisiana; nephew, Arthur Morris of St. James, Louisiana; niece, Geraldine V. Hill of Luling, Louisiana; and a host of loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and fourteen brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont with burial to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday, February 20, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 21, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research, P.O. Box 20538, Beaumont, Texas 77720.
