Lana Kaye Harsh

Lana Kaye Harsh, 79, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 25, 1942 in Shirley, Indiana, a daughter of the late Tilden and Grace K. (Kaiser) Lipp. Lana graduated from Wilkinson High School, Class of 1960, and earned an associate degree in nursing from Indiana Central University. Her career spanned 50 years in nursing, and for 48 of those years, she worked at Henry County Hospital. On September 17, 1963, Lana married the love of her life, Charles O. Harsh, and together they enjoyed 53 years of marriage until his death in 2016. She lovingly cared for her husband for many years during his battle with MS. Lana loved knitting, crocheting, and cooking for others. Anyone who graced her door was treated like family. She was a sports fan who loved the Colts and Cubs, bowling, traveling, Elvis, Star Wars, and her dogs. She was an avid reader and a generous giver, supporting many charities. Those left to cherish Lana’s memory include four sons, Christopher (Lesley) of Austin, TX, Kent (Michele) of Cowan, Carey (Ruby) of Hartford City, and Kevin of Anderson; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Darla and her “Jerk” of a husband, Steve. Also surviving is her “daughter” Delores, and “granddaughters,” Sammi and Jenna. Lana was preceded in death by her husband, Charles O. Harsh; a sister, Margaret (Homer) Warner; a nephew, Mike Warner, and a niece, Sherry Parmley. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Don Harsh officiating. Burial will follow in McCray Cemetery in Wilkinson. Friends may call from 4 – 8 pm Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be offered to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society by Clicking Here or the Henry County Humane Society by Clicking Here. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Lana Kaye Harsh.

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Lana Kaye Harsh

November 25, 1942 - August 30, 2022