July 6, 2006

Laretha Harris

Laretha Virginia Harris, 83, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., and Cape Girardeau, died Monday, July 3, 2006, in Memphis, Tenn. Miss Harris was born Jan. 24, 1923, to Martin and Vera Fornkohl Heise. She went to work at the age of 19 for L.A. and Letha Harris, and became a part of their family. She was legally adopted by them in her adult years...

Laretha Virginia Harris, 83, formerly of Sikeston, Mo., and Cape Girardeau, died Monday, July 3, 2006, in Memphis, Tenn.

Miss Harris was born Jan. 24, 1923, to Martin and Vera Fornkohl Heise.

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She went to work at the age of 19 for L.A. and Letha Harris, and became a part of their family. She was legally adopted by them in her adult years.

Miss Harris is survived by a brother, Allen Harris; a niece and nephew-in-law, Laretha and Bryson Randolph, all of Memphis; and a nephew, Lorenzo Harris of Maryville, Mo.

Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.

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