Laveta Harris

LaVeta Harris June 2, 1922-January 12, 2015 Mrs. LaVeta P. Harris, 92, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away, January 12, 2015 at Brentwood Assisted Living. She was born June 2, 1922 in Bloomington, Indiana to Charles and Edna Mae (McDaniel) Brownfield, both deceased, was raised in Robinson, Illinois, and lived in LaPorte for 72 years. LaVeta had attended First United Methodist Church, was member of Rose Rebekah Lodge 408, was active in the Senior Bowling League, served on the LaPorte School Board in 1961, and was an employee of Harvey's. She was also a softball pitcher in Women's Fast Pitch Leagues. On December 14, 1940, in Henderson, Kentucky, she married Ralph Harris. They were married until his death in 1993. They lived most of their lives on Park St. and Grand Avenue. Surviving are two sons, George A. Harris (Bev) of Ft. Myers, FL and Ralph DaWayne Harris (Susan) of Hampton, VA, three grandchildren, and Boyd Carter of LaPorte, a long-time family friend and companion to LaVeta after Ralph's passing. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home. LaVeta will be placed next to Ralph in Pine Lake Cemetery at a later date. The family wishes to give its utmost appreciation to the staff at Brentwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and to Asera Hospice Care for the loving care they provided to LaVeta. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of LaVeta Harris please visit our Sympathy Store.