Shirley M. Woods Segue Harris

August 22, 2020

Shirley M. Woods Segue Harris, a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA, entered into eternal rest at the age of 89 on Saturday, August 22, 2020. Preceded in death by her father, Gabe Woods, her mother, Julia Woods-Jourdan, and step father, George Jourdan. Also, preceded in death by 5 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by 2 children, Ramona C. Segue and Virgil G. Segue Jr., 1 brother, Gilbert (Corinne) Jourdan, 1 sister, Diann J. Curtis, 5 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great- great grandchildren. Also, survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Harris was a retired nurse who was last employed by the City of New Orleans. She also worked at several hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies in the city. She was a devoted member of Bethel Lutheran Church since returning home after Hurricane Katrina. Before Katrina, she was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in the lower ninth ward. She was very active in both churches, singing in the choir, working in the health ministry, and helping out wherever needed. Funeral services will be held at Bethel Lutheran Church, 4127 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment at Providence Cemetery on Airline Hwy. Because of Covid-19 Virus, which has created the need for social distancing, seating in the church is limited and a mask is required to attend service. So many who may want to attend the funeral service may not be able to because of the size of the family. I am sorry that everyone who wishes to attend will not be able to and hope that those affected will not be offended. Thanks for understanding. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue.