Castella Harris Obituary

Evangelist Castella Ausborne Harris, 82, passed away quietly at the Aspen Living Care Center surrounded with her loved ones by her side on October 11, 2005. She was a Colorado Springs resident for more than 48 years. Mother Harris was born March 2, 1923 in Whitehouse, Texas to the late Jerry and Lutishie (Daniels) Ausborne. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Harris; four brothers; one sister; one granddaughter; two grandsons; and two great-grandsons. She was a Charter Member of Progressive C.O.G.I.C., and held the titles of Evangelist, Deaconess, and Sunday School Teacher. She was also a retired CNA and day care provider. She leaves to cherish her memory, her sons: Rev. Edward B. (Joyce) Ausborne and Walter (Cynthia) Taylor; four daughters: Nettie M. Ausborne, Lutishie R. Harris, Schellon Y. Harris, and Faye (Gregory) Wilson; three brothers: James (Billie Jean) Ausborne, Winfred (Nell) Ausborne and Jerry (Bennette) Ausborne; one sister, Louella Mayfield; 25 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and her church family. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 17, 2005 at Angelus Funeral Directors, 2535 Airport Rd. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at Progressive C.O.G.I.C., 930 S. Prospect St. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock Ave.