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Official Obituary of

Barbara A. Harris

August 3, 1956 ~ January 12, 2026 (age 69) 69 Years Old
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Barbara Harris Obituary

Barbara A. Harris, 69, of Highland, Indiana, passed away on January 12th surrounded by her family.

Born August 3rd, 1956 in Dubuque, Iowa she was the daughter of Darlyn P. Patterson (Wicks) (Hackler) and Norvin Wicks.

Barbara loved the beach, where she delighted in collecting sea glass and shells. She found joy in arts and crafts, sewing, fishing, and reading, but nothing brought her greater happiness than spending time with her grandchildren.

Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David J. Harris, whom she married on January 21st 1978; her parents; and her sister, Gail Wicks.

She is survived by her daughter, Terah M. Harris-Musgrave, of Highland, Indiana; her partner and best friend, Kurt Kasbaum, also of Highland; her grandchildren and the loves of her life, Autumn R. Harris, Kaylee H. Harris, and James A. Harris; and her great-granddaughter, Aspen B. Starnes.

Hillside Funeral Home and Cremation Center is honored to care for Ms. Harris. For additional information, please contact Hillside Funeral Home, Konnie Kuiper - Michael Kuiper-Vass by calling us at 219-838-0800 or visiting us at www.hillsidefhcares.com

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