Ruth D. Harris

Ruth D. Harris passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Major Hospital in Shelbyville, IN at the age of 75. Ruth was born in Indianapolis in August 1946 to Albert and Laura Abraham. She went to Beech Grove HS and then attended IU where she graduated with her Master’s Degree in nursing.Ruth worked at the Women’s Prison and Wishard Hospital among others until she lost her vision to diabetes. Ruth was a longtime resident of Boggstown and Shelby County. She invested her free time towards creating a better environment for her family and the future of the community. Ruth had a love for sports, trivia, game shows, and her cat. Ruth enjoyed spending time with her family and telling stories about her life. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry Harris and her parents.Ruth is survived by her 2 sons and 4 grandchildren. Her son, Brian Harris and his 2 sons, Brenden and Dylan and her son Jason, wife Amanda and their daughters Maia and Hailey.There will be a private celebration of Ruth’s life at later date.

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