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Sheridan Harelson 'Sherry' Harris

1937 - 2019

Sheridan Harelson 'Sherry' Harris obituary, 1937-2019, Baton Rouge, LA

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Sheridan Harris Obituary

Sheridan "Sherry" Harelson Harris passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at the age of 81. She was born in Baton Rouge, LA on October 17, 1937. She graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1955 and continued to LSU where she received a bachelor's degree in Education and a subsequent master's degree and Educational Specialist Certification. Sherry's youth was spent with her first love – dancing. In their early marriage, she and James delighted in coaching dance and gymnastics to youth in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. Sherry eventually settled into the East Baton Rouge Parish School System as a classroom teacher for 16 years. In 1977, she opened a brand-new school Wedgewood Elementary. There she would spend the next 36 years having an indelible impact on the students and teachers that she served as principal. In 2013 Sherry served as Supervisor of New Principals for the parish until her retirement in 2015. She loved her jobs as teacher and administrator and was highly successful in the field of education. Sherry was devoted to her family and is survived by her daughters, Lydia Harris Acosta (Frank Acosta) and Jamie Harris Ferguson (Philip Ferguson) and five granddaughters, Lauren La Magna Rodrigue (Kevin Rodrigue), Danielle La Magna, Malorie LaMagna, Caroline Ferguson, and Leighann Ferguson and many beloved cousins and close friends. Sherry was bigger than life and lived it to the fullest. She spent her days engaged in her hobbies ¬¬- dancing, gymnastics, fishing, and LSU Tigers. Tiger sports was her passion and she spent many an hour keeping up with her favorite sports team. She was loved by so many and will be missed always. Sherry was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Tildon Harris and her parents, Jonnie Hadnot Harelson and Vincent Harelson. Pallbearers are Frank Acosta, Philip Ferguson, Kevin Rodrigue, Jorge Lopez, Keith Wheat and Mark Moran. Honorary pallbearers are Ronnie Daniels, David Cannon, Carol Lee Harelson, L. J. Harelson, Webb Harelson and Felix Earl Bradford. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St, on Thursday, August 15, from 10:00 with services beginning at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow immediately afterwards at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home on Jefferson Highway.

Published by The Advocate from Aug. 13 to Aug. 15, 2019.
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Debra M.Johnson

Work

August 7, 2023

May you find comfort in your many fond memories.Ms. Harris was a beautiful soul! God bless you all in the days to come.
Anita B. Williams

ANITA WILLIAMS

August 22, 2019

Dear Jamie, Lydia, and granddaughters,
Mrs. Harris was one of the best. I could not have ask for a better principal and friend. I will always remember our phone calls which was practically every night even when I was out of town we would talk. She was a genuine person. Who am I going to make my famous fruit cakes for now? (Smile) I love you Mrs. Harris and will miss you.

Debra Johnson

August 19, 2019

Dear Jamie and Lydia, my family and I send our deepest condolences. Mrs. Harris was a wonderful administrator and a blessing to me and my family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Kennedy Broussard

August 16, 2019

After so many years of hard work, you deserve the rewards of heaven.
Cleona Parisi, 5th grade 1977-1990

Cleona Parisi Parisi

August 15, 2019

Ms. Harris gave me a shot as a new teacher and taught me how it's done. She was so much more than an administrator. I am just heartbroken she is gone, but it is only until we see her again. Love you Ms. Harris.

D'Anna Macaluso

Coworker

August 15, 2019

Mrs. Harris introduced me to the field of education. She saw something in me that I did not know existed. She invested in me and helped to cultivate my love for teaching and learning. I will always be grateful for the gift of her leadership, friendship and for her example.

Rahsha (Holmes) Williams

August 15, 2019

Dear Jamie and Lydia, sending my deepest condolences hearing of your Mom's passing. I will always have fondest memories of the many challenges, laughs, frustrations and rewards being part of the staff that opened and taught for years as one of her third grade teacher at Wedgewood . She shared inspiration, support and friendship all through the years . Glenda Williams (Ohr) The Netherlands

August 15, 2019

a loved one

August 14, 2019

You was greatly missed. Things was never the same when you left. There will always be fond memories of the times we had. Rest In Peace!

Beanisle Jones

August 14, 2019

Wedgewood elementary had its highest teacher morale when you there.

Julius Holmes

August 14, 2019

Sherry Harris was a wonderful teacher, administrator, and friend. I am a better person from having known her these many years. I will miss her sense of humor and love of life. Lee Faucette

Lee Faucette

August 14, 2019

a loved one

August 14, 2019

Wedgewood was never the same after she left and will never be the same again. See on the other side Mrs. Harris.

Brant Fowler

August 14, 2019

Lydia and Jamie,

While we have not seen you all in several years, the Lyford family has so many good memories of our babysitters turned friends whose Mom had an ever watchful eye on all.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and your families at this time.

Sincerely,
Joyce, John, John V, and Emmita

August 13, 2019

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825 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA

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