Harris, Laverne M. (nee Jasper), 92, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Sat. June 22, 2024. Beloved wife of 69 years to the late Robert L. Harris, Jr. (deceased 2019); loving mother of Rita (Tom) Rengel, Carol (Steve) Rankin, Mary (Dennis) Turner, Robert Lowell Harris III, Barbara Kenney, Thomas (Nina) Harris, and Michael (Lin) Harris, and the late Jane Harris; dear grandmother of Joseph and Matthew (Katie) Rengel, Timothy (Liz) and Daniel Rankin, Claire and Evan Turner, Grace (Tyler Smith) and Jack Kenney, Samuel (Jill), Gregory (Taylor) and Andrew Harris, Michael (Maddie), Rachel and Brandon Harris; dear great-grandmother of Garrett, A.J., Josh, Micah, Gianna, Gabe, Bobby and Claire.
Laverne grew up in Washington, MO. She was the cherished daughter of Frank and Josepha (Bocklage) Jasper; the loving sister of Don (Iola) Jasper and the late Art (Jeanette) Jasper.
For 69 years Bob and Laverne were a formidable couple who were always up for one more child, one more travel adventure, or one more plate at the table. God speed mom.
Services: Visitation at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church, 4900 Ringer Rd., Tues. July 2, 9 a.m. until funeral mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY SERVICE.
A great lady! So selfless and caring. So missed.
Harris Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Laverne Harris . Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.
If there is anything we can do to support you, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
With sympathy,
The Davis Family
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom, Mike. God bless all of you❤️💫