Lillian "Lil" Harris (Noel) Obituary (1922 - 2021)

Psalm 90:10 The days of our years are threescore years and ten; And if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; For it is soon cut off, and we fly away. In the early morning of Wednesday, July 7, 2021, God opened the doors of Heaven for Lillian Sarah Noel Harris. Lillian, a native of Vacherie, LA, was born on November 26, 1922, the 6th child to the union of Ambrose Noel Jr. and Mary McNair Noel. She attended primary grades in St. James Parish Public School System. At the age of 20, to escape work in the sugar cane fields, she moved to New Orleans, LA for better employment opportunities. She worked several jobs throughout her life. She worked over 20 years as a railcar attendant and maid with the Pullman Company. She retired from Jefferson Parish School System as a custodian. Lillian was married to William John Harris for 48 years until the time of his death. She was a loving and faithful wife. She was also a devoted Deaconess for many years at Gloryland Mt. Gillion Baptist Church of New Orleans until her health failed. She was a resident at Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement Center for many years. Moving there allowed her to be close to her family in Vacherie. She enjoyed weekly visits from her late sister Lillie Mae and her nieces Mary and Linda. She found great joy in participating in holiday gatherings among siblings, nieces, nephews, and all of their descendants. Having been on Earth for 98 years,"Tonti Lillian", as she was affectionately called, will surely be missed. She is preceded in death by her husband, William; parents, Ambrose and Mary Noel; brothers, Romalice, Jacob, Joseph, Albert, and Clarence Noel; sisters, Josie Smith, Mildred Etienne, Ruth Brown, Dororthy Noel, and Audralle Lewis. She leaves to mourn one brother, Percy James Noel of Las Vegas, NV, many nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. May God bless her beautiful soul. Visitation period and service will be held on Friday, July 9, 2021 beginning at 12noon at Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052. Interment to follow at First Baptist Church Cemetery in Vacherie. Professional services and final care entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!" To share condolences and thoughts, and to sign guest book, please visit: www.treasurefunerals.com. Due to CDC (COVID-19) guidelines and restrictions, masks and social distancing are REQUIRED!