Joan Harris

Joan E. Harris, 89, Fulton, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at Blair Ridge Health Campus, Peru, Indiana.

She was born Aug. 11, 1936 in Akron, the daughter of Frank and Edna (McPeak) Gearhart. On July 17, 1956 in Akron, she married Thomas L. "Tom" Harris. He preceded her in death July 25, 2009.

Joan had attended the Fulton Baptist Temple. She enjoyed card playing with friends and family and was an avid Indiana University fan.

Survivors include her children, David Harris, Macy, Tammy (Mike) Olinger, Fulton; grandchildren David Harris, Fulton, Josh Olinger, Junction City, Texas, Britney (Kyle) Middleton, Rochester, Joel Harris, Peru, Jon (Nicki Troyer) Harris, Lafountaine; seven great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; sister Ruth Miller, North Manchester; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Ethel Gearhart, Edith Gearhart, Ray Edward Gearhart, Opal Gearhart, Floyd Charles Gearhart, Leonard Otto Gearhart, Donald James Gearhart, Harold Walter Gearhart, Leo John Gearhart, Sharon E, Meenen, William Eugene Gearhart, Max Junior Gearhart, Dick K. Gearhart, Roger Gearhart, Larry Gearhart, and Dorothy Alger.

Private interment will take place at Fulton Cemetery, Fulton, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton Baptist Temple or the Caston Schools grls' athletic programs.

Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmerman brosfh.com.