Leila Harris Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Leila Harris (Columbus, Ohio), born in Wilmington, Delaware, whose life came to an end on August 9, 2025 at the age of 72, leaving behind cherished memories. 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 Leila Harris to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Simon Sr. Matthews and Geraldine Loretta Matthews; and her siblings, Barbara Victoria Matthews, Maria Antwionette Matthews, Iris Friends (Matthews) and Clifton Troy Matthews (James Reid).
She is survived by: her children, James Lammotte Matthews, Kirk Allen Matthews and Kashema Simmone Matthews; her siblings, Regina Laverne Matthews, Simon "Stink" Matthews, Jr., Gerald Daniel Matthews, Lamotte Kurt Matthews and Anthony Victor Matthews; her grandchildren, Olivia Adaya Matthews, Ahmed "Rah-Rah" Surah Francis of Andrew James, Salih Nazae Francis and Cameron Lammotte Matthews; and her great grandchildren, Haven Ellory Francis, Rylo Nazae Francis, Nova Naomi Matthews and Lowen Ellara Francis. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, loved ones and friends.
