Bertha Ann "Ipock" Harris

Bertha Ann "Ipock" Harris obituary

Bertha Ann "Ipock" Harris

Bertha Harris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vanover Funeral Home on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Bertha Ann Harris, 69 of Clay passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN. Bertha was born in Madisonville on June 20, 1956 to the late Edward and Maizie Ipock. She was a member Pentecostal Prayer Chapel in Providence. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Larry Harris in 2022.

Survivors include 2 sons Larry "Spanky" Harris II, Timmy Harris (Crystal), step-daughter Tracy Harris all of Clay, 1 brother Fabian Ipock (Diane) of Madisonville, 5 grandchildren Tyler Harris, Mataya Stewart (Jaycob), Ava Harris, Michael Harris (Aly), Sophie Harris, 2 great-grandchildren Jayden Stewart, Elliana Stewart, and her beloved dog Izzy.

Funeral services will be Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Vanover Funeral Home at 1:00 PM with Pastor Bob Allen officiating. Burial will be in New Clay Cemetery in Clay. Visitation will be Friday, October 10, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and from 9:00 AM till service time on Saturday at the funeral home.

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