Merlene Harris Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Merlene Harris of Olla, Louisiana, who passed away on September 30, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merlene Harris to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hiram King (King) and Lessie Cotton King; her daughter Vicki Wells; her former husband Melvin Wells; her sisters, Mary Arnold and Glenda Griffin; and her granddaughters, MiKala and MiKenzi Wells.
She is survived by: her husband Ikey Harris; her children, Randy Wells (Lori) and Brenda Gremillion; her grandchildren, Ethan Wells (Stephanie) and Lennie Bordelon (Trent); and her great grandchildren, Jesse Wells, Raelynn Wells, Mason Bordelon, Logan Bordelon, Austin Richmond and Alex Richmond.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 1st 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Riser Funeral Home - Olla (4823 Main St #165, Olla, LA 71465). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 2nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, October 2nd 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM at the Pinehill Cemetery (249 Pinehill Church Rd, Olla, LA 71465).
