Barbara Louise Harris

Barbara Louise Harris, 88, went to be with the Lord on Saturday Jan 4, 2025. Barbara was a long-time resident of Oran, Missouri, but has lived in Gordonville for the last 9 years.  She was married to Wesley Harris, for 59 years, before he died 10 years ago on Jan 4, 2015.

Barbara was the first of five children born on Mother’s Day, May 10 1936 to Elvis G Gateley and Lucy Marie Gateley (Moore).

She attended Oran First Baptist Church from cradle roll to her 80th Birthday when she moved her membership to First Baptist Jackson. She graduated from Oran High School in 1953 and worked at Associated Natural Gas Company (ATMOS) until 1996 when she retired.

Barbara was blessed with 2 daughters, Nikita Hamm (David), Owens Cross Roads, AL, and Robin Hill (Mark), Gordonville, MO.  She had 3 grandchildren, Candice O’Hare (Eric), Jackson Missouri, Carmen Diebold (Josh), Gordonville MO, and Zachary Hamm (Sara), Owens Cross Roads, AL.  She has 7 great grandchildren, Tate Joshua Diebold, Hudson James O’Hare, Landree Michelle Diebold, Grant Wesley O’Hare, Bennett Weston Hamm, Emerson Rose Hamm, and Collins Grace O’Hare.

She has 3 surviving siblings, Gary Gateley (Wanda) Kelso, MO, Cassandra Bates (Mike), Jefferson City, MO, and Rodney Gateley (Agnes) Keen, CA. She was proceeded in death by her husband, parents and 1 sibling Janet Marie Miller.

Gigi, as her grandchildren and great grandchildren called her, loved her beyond measure. Anyone who knew Gigi, loved her as she was always the life of the party and lived life to the fullest. She loved the Lord and was ready to be with her husband, parents and sister in heaven. Gigi was a pillar to her family and was a blessing to all.

The last 5 months she has spent her time in the Hospice Unit at the Luteran Home, which she loved her time there with all the special friends and care givers.

At Barbara’s request there will be a Graveside Service, Friday Jan 10 at 10:30 am at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Morley MO.  Bro Donny Ford will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to Oran First Baptist Church, First Baptist Jackson Church, or Lutheran Home Hospice Unit. Condolence cards can be sent to 171 Charter Road, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701.