Harriette Levitt

1921 - 2016

Harriette Voice Levitt, April 8, 1921-December 17, 2016 Harriette Voice Levitt died on Saturday, December 17, 2016, in the Dallas suburb of Wylie, Texas, at age 95. Known for her vibrant personality, kindness, generosity, warm smile and sense of humor, Harriette moved from Baltimore to Texas in August 2016 to be close to her daughter, Ellen Beth Levitt and son-in-law, Jackson Whitt, who had recently moved there. Harriette grew up in Philadelphia where she married Samuel J. Levitt, M.D and was a devoted wife. mother, and caregiver to her own mother. She moved to Baltimore several years after her husband's death and lived at Weinberg Village in Owings Mills for 11 years. There, she made many friends and participated in several classes and activities. Her favorite was the creative writing class. Inspired by her teacher, Kathryn Pettus, she wrote a collection of poems about growing older, her love of life, and healthy living. She was well-known as "The Old Timer who is a Rhymer." Her poems are a gift that her daughter will treasure forever. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, January 22, at 1 p.m. at Weinberg Village I, 3420 Associated Way in Owings Mills, Maryland 21117. Donations in honor of Harriette may be made to CHAI-Weinberg Village, to support the enrichment activities for seniors living there. Or, donations may be made to the University of Maryland Medical Center.