Sharon Lee Harris, 81, long-time resident of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2020, at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born June 4, 1939 in Decatur, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Lores and Margaret (Kern) Michaud.
Sharon married Dr. James Harris on June 15, 1963; he preceded her in death on July 24, 2018. She received her BS from Ball State University and her Master’s Degree in Education from Indiana University. She taught school in her early years at New Haven Elementary School, Village Woods Elementary and Chapelwood School, Indianapolis. After raising her family, Sharon taught at J.E. Ober Elementary School for 14 years retiring in 2003. She was a charter member of Covenant United Methodist, the President of the United Methodist Women’s Group, Parkview Medical Auxiliary, Allen County Medical Alliance and the P.E.O. Philanthropic Organization where she also served as President. Sharon loved IU Basketball, playing bridge, spending time with her family at Coldwater Lake and dining out with her friends. Surviving are daughters Amy H. (Mark) Welker, Jill H. (Jeff) Schwarz, daughter-in-law Susan Harris; grandchildren, Elaina, Gretchen and Alec Harris, Madison and Andrew Schwarz, and Mia and Mack Welker. Her son Brent A. Harris preceded Sharon in death on November 17, 2019.
A Private Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2020, at Covenant United Church, with calling one hour prior to the service (10001 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN), Pastor Karen Koelsch Officiating. Burial at Highland Park Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted to D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home (1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Turnstone Center for Adults and Children with Disabilities or United Methodist Church of the Covenant. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.mccombandsons.com
