Photo courtesy of Porter and Hunt Funeral Home & Crematory
Jamestown, Indiana
Jul 11, 1935 – Apr 20, 2016 (Age 80)
Barbara Jean Harris, 80, of New Ross, IN, passed away at home, Wednesday, April 20, 2016 after a hard battle with cancer.
She was born July 11, 1935 in Lebanon, IN, daughter of the late Raymond and Garnet (Ford) Lister.
Barbara was married to Jerry Harris for 28 years. He survives.
She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1953. She worked for Dr. Honan for nearly 30 years. Barbara enjoyed her family and loved cooking and making pies for her boys. She loved being outside, gardening and antiquing.
In addition to her husband, Jerry Harris, she is survived by her sons, Dennis (Linda) Schenck of Lebanon, Drs. Jeff (Beth) Schenck of Milwaukee, WI, Steve (Tammy) Schenck of Thorntown and James (Janie) Schenck of Thorntown, stepson, Jon Harris of Crawfordsville and stepdaughter, Joni (Bill) Hutchison of Crawfordsville,11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and siblings, Floyd, Thelma, Marilyn, Norma and Rose Anne.
She was preceded in death by 1 granddaughter, Amanda, and siblings, Ruby, Maxine and Gene.
Family and friends will gather from 2:00 p.m. until time of service at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the Porter Funeral Home, Jamestown, Indiana. A private burial will take place at a later date at New Ross Cemetery.
You're invited to visit the website, www.porterfuneralhome.us, where you may sign her online register and leave a personal message.
You will be missed Aunt Barbara
Tina Breedlove
July 15, 2017 | Coatesville, PA | Family
Jerry, I was very sorry to read of your wife's passing. I know you shared some very good years together.
Joe Hutchins
Joe Hutchins
April 23, 2016 | Crawfordsville, IN
We are sorry for your loss, Barbara was a wonderful person. We know how much she loved to be outside working with her flowers. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Mark & Beverly Perry
April 22, 2016 | New Ross, IN
We are very sorry for your loss. Please know you're all in our thoughts and prayers.
Carl and Sue Schenck
April 22, 2016 | Thorntown, IN
Mr. Harris, our thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family. I always enjoyed talking with Mrs. Harris about our flowers & gardens. Ali will miss her helpful tips for planting her flowers. She was a wonderful person that will be missed by all of us. Please let us know if there is anything you need.
David & Pam Collins
April 22, 2016 | New Ross, IN