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  • Visitation

    Wednesday, December 4, 2024

    10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

    Ingram Meridith Funeral Home - Albion, IL

  • Service

    Wednesday, December 4, 2024

    12:00 p.m.

    Ingram Meridith Funeral Home - Albion, IL

    Burial will immediately follow at Graceland Cemetery in Albion, IL

  • Full Obituary

    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, IN, 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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11 Condolences
 
  1. Sharron grant / December 2, 2024 at 3:31 pm

    I’m sorry for your loss she is a beautiful lady Gary and family my heart goes out to u

  2. Teresa Johnson / December 2, 2024 at 5:55 pm

    My deepest sympathy goes out to all the Harris family. I’ll never forget her! Thoughts and prayers be with you.

  3. Stanley Smith / December 2, 2024 at 6:10 pm

    Ken:

    Sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. She was always kind and gracious even when we turned up our guitars. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Stan

  4. Curtis Ingram / December 2, 2024 at 6:15 pm

    Sorry to hear of Doris passing. You have our sympathy.
    Curtis and Dolores Ingram

  5. Jane Marriott / December 3, 2024 at 8:47 am

    I am sorry to hear that Doris has passed away and is no longer with her family and friends. My condolences especially to Ken, and his siblings, as I remember the fun times our families got together.

  6. Darren & Terry Garner / December 3, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    Deepest Sympathy to the entire Harris Family….your parents were a big part of growing up in Bone Gap!

  7. Debbie Hale / December 3, 2024 at 3:42 pm

    So sorry for your loss, Gary and Cindy, and the entire family. Praying for comfort and peace for all of you. I know all the grandkids will miss their Grandma Princess.

  8. Cathy Gorden / December 3, 2024 at 4:29 pm

    So sorry for your great loss! Her memory will live on in the hearts of each of you her loved ones!

  9. Nancy Eley / December 3, 2024 at 6:29 pm

    Dawn, we are saddened to hear of the passing of your Mom. I know you were very close with her. She’ll be terribly missed. Please know we are keeping you in our hearts at this sad time. God bless her sweet soul..❤️❤️❤️…sending much love.
    Age and Nancy Eley

  10. Linda Sims / December 3, 2024 at 10:05 pm

    Dawn, So sorry to read of you Mom’s passing. I know how close youwere to her. Blessings to you and your famiky.

  11. Linda Saxe / December 4, 2024 at 11:03 am

    Condolences to the family.

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