Mrs. D. LaVerne Means Harrison

Mrs. D. LaVerne Means Harrison obituary, Raleigh, NC

Mrs. D. LaVerne Means Harrison

D. Harrison Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Steven L Lyons Funeral Home on Jan. 11, 2026.
Mrs. D. LaVerne Means Harrison, age 71, of Raleigh, departed this life on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Elizabeth Hospice House, Hendersonville, NC.

Memorial Service, 2 PM, Friday, January 23, 2026. St. Paul AME Church, 402 W. Edenton Street, Raleigh. The Reverend Larry McDonald, Pastor, Officiating.

Delta Sigma Theta Omega Omega Service, 6:30 PM, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Watts Chapel Baptist Church, 3703 Tryon Road, Raleigh.

Survivors; daughter, DeAnna Ashley Garland (Kevin Jr.); grandchildren, Kevin Garland III and Liam Garland; siblings, Joseph Means, John Harrison, Patricia Harrison, James Means, Joelyn Baker (Boyce), Wayne Means, Eric Means, Timothy Means (Tina), Dolitha Means, Roma Means Grimes (Calvin), Kay Means and Theresa Wilson (Chris); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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January 12, 2026

Merl Jones posted to the memorial.

January 11, 2026

Soror Sandra Winters posted to the memorial.

January 11, 2026

Steven L Lyons Funeral Home posted an obituary.

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Merl Jones

January 12, 2026

To the family Prayers of confort as you go through this sad time. She's resting now in God's hands
Blessing Deacon Merl Jones '76'

Soror Sandra Winters

January 11, 2026

Sad to hear of the passing of Soror Harrison. We recently shared a glorious Delta Dear affair(December,2025) in which she shared her many talents and effervescent spirit. She will be missed.

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