Evelyn E. (Tesreau) Harris

Evelyn Elizabeth (Tesreau) Harris of Cuba, Missouri was born on June 6, 1926, to Arthur and Della Tesreau in St. Louis, Missouri. Passed away on Oct 28, 2025, at the age of 99 years, 4 months, 21 days.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Edwin Tesreau, Myron Tesreau and wife Helen, Norman Tesreau and wife Edith, sister Mildred McClain and husband Medford, sister Jean Fries and husband Frank. Husband Courtney Ray Harris of Cuba, MO. Grandson Lonnie Shane Harris of Belle, Mo. Granddaughter Lana Wagner of Tacoma WA. Great Granddaughter-in law Anne Harris of Belle, Mo. Great, great Granddaughter Kaylynne Batchelder of Tacoma, WA. Son-in-law Michael Morice of Lawton, OK.

Courtney & Evelyn were married 70 years on 26 June 2013; he died 3 days later. During their marriage, they owned and operated a restaurant, service station, and cab business in Cuba (what now is Missouri Hick). They moved to St Louis and later to Jennings, MO where Courtney drove for ABF Trucking Company while Evelyn stayed home to raise three kids, staying involved in their activities. In 1966 they moved to a farm outside of Cuba where Evelyn would tell everyone how he put her on a farm to take care of cattle, and learn how to cut and bale hay, but she had grown up in the city and knew nothing about farming. They sold the farm in 1989 and moved into Cuba, where she stayed busy with First Baptist Church of Cuba, grandkids and continued making handmade anniversary, birthday cards for and friends, which became her legacy as a 'Harris Hallmark Card'.

She was involved in family genealogy (without a computer). She had collections of pens, & marbles, she stayed busy with gardening, canning, cattle and other farm chores. She was always working. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Cuba, MO. and volunteered working in many church activities.

Survivors: Three children: Sharon (Sherry Wagner) Draper of Cuba, MO. John C. Harris and wife Barbara of Belle, MO. Sandy Morice of Lawton, OK. Seven grandchildren: Lonnie Wagner of Cuba, MO. Cory Harris of Belle, MO. Carl Harris of Belle, MO. Keith Morice & wife Lindsay of Overland Park, KS. Kindra Dunning of Lawton, OK. Matthew Wagner and wife Samantha of Houston, TX. Nikki Batchelder and husband Josh of Tacoma, WA. Thirteen great grandchildren: Devin Wagner of Pennville, IN. Nikki Goodwin and husband Dylan of New Haven, MO. Jeffrey Harris of Booneville, MO. Mary Harris of Pacific, MO. John R. Harris of Belle, MO. Blake Bender of Palestine, TX. Lane Bender and fiancé Doice Forte III of Lawton, OK. Avery Dunning of Lawton, Ok. Will, Allie, and Zack Morice of Overland Park, KS. Nine great, great grandchildren: Abran, Courtney Rae, and Easton Wagner of Houston, TX. Autumn, Ryan, Kayden, and Xander Batchelder of Tacoma, WA. Jax and Knox Goodwin of New Haven, MO. Many loving nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, 12:00 p.m. at Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory with Pastor Jim Moore, officiating.

Burial at Meramec Hills Memorial Cemetery outside of Cuba, Mo. following the service.

In lieu of flowers: donations can be made to the Diabetes Foundation.

The Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Evelyn E. Harris.