Estella Harris

Estella “Shorty” Weems Harris, age 90, was born August 24, 1935, in Union Springs, Alabama, to the late Lark and Maggie Weems. She peacefully departed this life on March 13, 2026, at home surrounded by the love of her family.

Affectionately known as “Shorty,” Estella was a devoted mother, grandmother, and woman of faith who loved her family deeply. After relocating to Cincinnati, Ohio in the early 1960s, she united with Jerriel Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang in the Mass Choir and ensured her children were raised in the church.

Estella worked for many years at Good Samaritan Hospital, where she faithfully served as a nurse’s aide until her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling with her sisters, shopping—especially on QVC—and spending time in the kitchen cooking and baking.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Napoleon Harris; two children, Steven Harris and Stephanie H. Moragne; and her daughter-in-law, Yvonne “Peaches” Harris.

Estella leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Gwendolyn Harris and David Harris; her son-in-law Rev. Brian Moragne; seven grandchildren; three sisters; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

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