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MIRIAH HERPORT Obituary

MIRIAH HERPORT, 27, passed away Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Miriah was a best friend to everybody. She had an unforgettable wheezy laugh, which could brighten a room. She loved so many things, most of all her girls. She loved good food, iced coffee, cooking, crafting, and music, among countless other things that made her the bright shining person that she was. Riah was a great story teller, and the people's lives she touched will never forget her. Surviving are her girls, Aleeyah Herport, Ava Herport and Hannah Harman; dad, David Herport; mom, Andrea (Mark) Schroeder; siblings, Taylor Herport, Sadie Schroeder and Brandon Schroeder; grandmas, Katie (Bruce) Korn and Patricia Herport-Trammel; grandpa, Ron (Laurie) Ullyot; great-grandma, Carolyn McComas; and significant other, Brad Harman. Service is 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, with calling onr hour prior. Bill Dean officiating. Visitation also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at the funeral home. Burial to take place in Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family in c/o her girls.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Andrea Schroeder

May 7, 2017

I still can't believe you are gone. I miss you so much! The days pass by and it still hurts, sometimes more then ever. I love you Riah! Please come see me in my dreams. My sweet baby girl..

"Mema" Katie

March 27, 2017

My sweet lovey. I miss you so much. You were may first grand baby and I will love you forever. My heart aches for you all the time. I still hear your sweet voice and wish so you were here. Sweet dreams Riah love, you will be with me forever.

robin jackson

November 21, 2016

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Andrea Ullyot Schroeder

November 6, 2016

My beautiful daughter, my heart is broken because your gone. I will miss the way your light and laughter will make our days a little brighter. You are gone sweetheart, but never forgotten! I love you, rest easy sweet baby girl...

Cassandra Rogers

November 4, 2016

Miriah I wish so bad I could come say goodbye to you tomorrow but circumstances won't let me be there :( I never wanted this day to come you have touched so many people with your kindness love and laughter you have been a great friend to me even after the fact we didn't talk as much with growing older and into families I wish I spent more time with you recently I will forever miss you and remember all of our good times I love you baby girl fly high

Chris G

November 4, 2016

Thoughts and prayers for the grandparents, parents, siblings, children and friends of this beautiful soul taken way to soon. I pray that the memories of her carry you through the days ahead. A beautiful and caring family has a guardian angel to watch over them.

Lynne Brown

November 2, 2016

Although I never knew Miriah, my daughter is friends with Sadie. I have spoken with Andrea a couple of times and I just want the family to know how saddened I was to hear this story. A life gone too soon. We are so sorry, our prayers are with you. - Lynne, Derrick, Lilianne, and Lucy Brown

Janelle Guin

November 2, 2016

Love you always Riah- don't worry I'll keep an eye on Taylor <3

Sabrina Goshorn

November 2, 2016

Riah,
I'm still waiting to hear your voice. I keep seeing you as a little girl in ur high chair or trying to run away. It still doesn't seem real. You are truly missed. Please watch over your family, especially your babies. Everyone is very sad, and misses your beautiful smile. We all love you, fly high beautiful MIRIAH!

KC Sowers

November 2, 2016

I'm sorry for your loss. you all are in my prayers.

Laurie

November 2, 2016

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you Teresa and your family.

Jill Sonner

November 2, 2016

Your family is in my prayers. I am so sorry for your great loss.

November 2, 2016

I miss you so much beautiful.

Melissa Mendez-Lawrence

November 2, 2016

Dave my heart aches for you! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers now and the days to come. May you find strength in the Lord!

Michelle Bonilla

November 2, 2016

Rest easy beautiful angel.

Michelle Stockard

November 2, 2016

Forever in my thoughts.

LesLee

November 2, 2016

Wishing peace to you Sweetie, and love & understanding for your babies.

Rachel White

November 2, 2016

Rest easy Beautiful Miriah! heaven definitely gained an amazing soul,you will be missed and I know you will live on through your daughters, watch over your family sweet girl!

Becci

November 2, 2016

My heart and prayers go out to you. Miriah was a strong, sweet, funny young woman. She has touched my life over the years.

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