Natalya Teresa Harris, known by many as "Terry"  of Willowbrook, IL, was a devoted & loving Mother, Nana, sister, aunt, life partner, and friend. Natalya's biggest dream and passion was being a Mother and Nana and making sure all her children and grandchildren were well taken care of. In her early adult years, Natalya started her own business called North Shore Cleaning Service. After seven years, Natalya decided to transition from working outside the home to focusing on her duties as a Wife and Mother. She and then, Husband, Elijah Harris, purchased a home and settled down in Evanston, IL, with their six children.  As her children grew older and became more independent, Natalya decided to return to school to become a Medical Assistant at Sanford Brown College in Chicago, IL. Natalya was always passionate about  work in the medical field and nurturing others. Her knowledge of medicine and health was unsurpassable amongst family and friends; she was always able to offer advice and insight. Natalya had a Heart of Gold and was considered a best friend by so many. In her last days, she combined all her life experiences into being a businesswoman and entrepreneur to create a life that she loved and was proud of.

She was born December 13, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois to Raymond and Delinda Wickert. Sister to Kristofer, Sheroz, Ginavyeva, George, Tomasa, and Miguel.

She leaves behind children Alexis Anais, Carlton Christian, Evelyn Ashley [David Comer], Micheal Aaron [Dominique Paige], Brandon Elijah, Sarah Elizabeth, Shamek Harris, Malasia Walker-Thomspon, and grandchildren Jalaiyah Jade, Damon Makhi, Gabriella Grace, Addyson Avery, Brayden Thomas, Jaylani Marie, Jazlene Teresa, Maya Ashley, Makhi Gavin, Lejla Marie, Madison Jasmine, Landon Elliott, and Nahla Jade. She joins children Justo Valentino Rivera and Nina Simone and sister Catheline Wickert.

Visitation, Monday, October 17, 2022, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service, Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 10 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north at 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park, IL.  Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery. Repass, 2:00 p.m. at Royal Chicago, 9 W. Division St, Chicago, IL.  For information, 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com