Rose Harris

Rose Marie (Lloyd) Harris, 82, of Mooresville, and formerly of Monrovia, was called home to heaven on Thursday, May 14, 2020, after being in ill health for the past year, and most recently contracting the Covid-19 virus while in the comfort care of Meadow Lakes of Mooresville. One of six children, she was born in Indianapolis on June 28, 1937 to the late Sherman and Francis (Patterson) Lloyd. On January 10, 1955, Rose married the love of her life, Richard Harris. The happy couple spent their first years together moving around before settling in Monrovia in 1967. A proud football mother and lifetime fan of the Monrovia Bulldogs, Rose played a key role in establishing the Monrovia Football Fathers Club in 1972. She worked in the school cafeteria for twenty years, then for Harmon Motive for six years with perfect attendance before deservingly retiring. Sadly, Rose lost her husband to cancer in 1984. Rose spent her time traveling, often visiting Gatlinburg, Denver, Washington state and Georgia. She enjoyed crocheting, collecting bells, Nascar racing, the Colts, and chatting with her neighbors. She frequently attended horse racing with her companion, Tom. She was a lifelong member of the VFW, Ladies Auxiliary, and the VFW’s National Home for Children. Rose led a full and graceful life; she will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure to know and love her. Along with her parents, Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; life companion, Tom Simshouser; siblings, Ray Lloyd, and Pat Ratliff; and daughters, Cheryl Lee Harris, and Ronnie Kay Glassburn. Rose is survived by her children, Richard Harris (wife, Micky), of Springville, and Kevin Harris (wife, Deanna), of Monrovia; siblings, Gail Kelley of Indianapolis, Lucky Lloyd (wife, Wanda), of Indianapolis, and Tim (wife, Jo) Lloyd, of Monrovia; along with eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. A special thanks goes to the nurses and staff at Meadow Lakes of Mooresville for their heroic and selfless care of Rose and all the other residents suffering from Covid-19 during this epic pandemic. The family can never thank you enough. Family and Friends may gather at a safe distance for visitation held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Due to the current restrictions from the COVID-19 outbreak, the visitation will be limited to no more than 25 people at one time. Please bring a mask for your safety, along with the safety of others. A formal procession will begin at 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, beginning at Light Memorial and going to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Hall, where a Graveside Celebration of Life Service will be conducted by Pastor Jack Elliott 3:00p.m. Please bring a lawn chair to follow social distancing guidelines. To share a favorite story, send the family an online condolence, light a candle in her memory, or order a sympathy gift online visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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Rose Harris

June 28, 1937 - May 14, 2020