Balloon release and memorial scheduled for Leola Harris

A balloon release and a memorial have been scheduled for Leola Harris who died Wednesday, Oct. 21.

The balloon release is Friday Oct. 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Turkey Leg Shack located at 1412 Washington St., next door to Cocktails 101 in Vicksburg.

The memorial service for Harris is scheduled for the following day, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. at the W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home, 800 Monroe St. in Vicksburg. All attendees are asked to wear a mask.

Harris was well known in Vicksburg, and most residents came across her great smile at least once in the downtown area.