Lenor Oliver Harr

Lenor Oliver Harr obituary, Newark, NJ

Lenor Oliver Harr

Lenor Harr Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Perry Funeral Home - Newark on Jan. 16, 2024.

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Nothing made her happier than seeing all her family and friends on her 67th birthday. As we sang "Happy Birthday", she danced and smiled with all of her loved ones.
Lenor Harr was born on July 21, 1956 to Lucy Mae Washington and Irving Oliver, who was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. She was known as "Double 07", "Nai", or "Friend" and was known for making everyone laugh and for being there for the people she loved. She transitioned on January 6, 2024 at Beth Israel Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.
Lenor attended Barringer High School and graduated in 1974. There, she met her high school sweetheart, Lloyd "June" Hopson, Jr. From their relationship, four children were born: three sons, Al-Thirek Oliver, Antwan Oliver, Lloyd Oliver, and one daughter, Naimah Oliver. Because of her love for family, she treated her bonus son (Andre Foreman) as her own. She and Lloyd were together until he transitioned in October 1988.
On June 7, 1998, after a brief courtship, Lenor married Victor Harr-who was the love of her life, in Harrisburg, PA. They shared a loving home full of memories with family and friends.
Lenor and her friends were practically inseparable throughout their lives. From walking to the park to going shopping, they were together through it all. Always by her side Anthony, who lived in her apartment building, acted as a safe place and a genuine friend.
Though she loved everyone fully & wholeheartedly, Lenor's favorite role was being a grandparent. She treasured her time with her grandkids and loved being their Nanna, never failing to remind them she has their back or that her doors are always open to them.
Lenor was preceded in death by her parents, Lucy-Mae and Irving Oliver; sister, Cynthia, and sons, Al-Therik Oliver and Lloyd Oliver. She is survived by her daughter, Naimah; son, Antwan and brother, Darrin; grandchildren, Shania Griffin, Altherika Morris, Kesha Muhammad, Nayesha Muhammad, Ajanay Oliver, Yanaja Oliver, Antwan Ruff-Oliver, Altherik Ruff-Oliver, Alkabeer Ruff-Oliver, Antoinette Purnell, A-Kiiya Purnell, Ta-Jai Spann and Raekwon Statum; and a host of great-grandchildren, other family members and friends.
We could not have asked for a better parent, grandparent, sibling, and friend.
We will miss Lenor every day.
Her memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved her.
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