Sara Harris

Sara Alise Harris, age 90, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on September 2, 2016.

Born August 21st, 1926, Sara was a native of Baton Rouge and loved by many. She was a graduate of Saint Joseph's Academy. After an early career in public relations Sara spent 30 years employed by the State of Louisiana. She enjoyed many years of retirement that were dedicated to her home and family.

Sara is survived by two sons, A.R. Harris Jr. and Samuel E. Harris; three grandsons, Ty Harris, Adam Harris, and Logan Harris; two great-grandchildren, Tyler Harris, and Jordan Harris; and life-long friends, Ruth Gillen and Georgie Brown Scobie.

She is preceded in death by parents, Sam and Lena Alise; former husband, A.R. "Cotton" Harris; beloved companion of 50 years George F. Brown; and granddaughter, Gina Alise Harris.

Visiting hours will take place at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., on Tuesday, September 6th from 10am to 1pm. Services will be immediately thereafter, with burial following at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Pallbearers will be Ty Harris, Adam Harris, Tyler Harris, Logan Harris, Leroy Watson, and Randy Montelbano. Honorary Pallbearer will be Bobby Lewis.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Sara's name.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
1:00 pm

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816