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Viva Elfreda Batterson Harris

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Birth	:	21 Mar 1917 Seymour, Wayne County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	3 May 2012 Corydon, Wayne County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Southlawn Cemetery, Seymour, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6763992, -93.1207962
Description	:	Viva Elfreda (Batterson) Harris of Seymour, Iowa passed away May 3, 2012 at the Corydon Nursing & Rehab Center in Corydon, Iowa following a brief illness. Viva, the daughter of Coe and Vera Batterson, was born March 21, 1917 at Seymour, Iowa. She grew up on a farm east of Seymour and graduated in 1934 from Seymour High School where she took a normal training course so she could teach in country schools. She married Vincent Harris on January 11, 1940. They moved to a farm east of Seymour that was to be their home for 67 years. Viva... Read More	Viva Elfreda (Batterson) Harris of Seymour, Iowa passed away May 3, 2012 at the Corydon Nursing & Rehab Center in Corydon, Iowa following a brief illness. Viva, the daughter of Coe and Vera Batterson, was born March 21, 1917 at Seymour, Iowa. She grew up on a farm east of Seymour and graduated in 1934 from Seymour High School where she took a normal training course so she could teach in country schools. She married Vincent Harris on January 11, 1940. They moved to a farm east of Seymour that was to be their home for 67 years. Viva was a schoolteacher and also worked in a grocery store. She was a constant companion to Vincent and helped him with fieldwork and truck driving. Viva was a hard worker until her health failed. She sewed all her clothing and made countless quilts and was a very good cook. She is survived by her daughter Rose Marie Carpenter (William) of Chariton, son Ron L. Harris (Joy) of Seymour, sisters Nadine Murphy of Yuma, Arizona, brothers-in-law Lynn (Ethel) Harris of Nevada, Iowa and Lawrence Harris and Reva of Durant, Iowa, 6 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Vincent, parents Coe and Vera Batterson, parents-in-law Jim and Grace Harris, sisters Lorraine LaGaissee and Bealah McCloud, sister-in-law Bobbie Harris and brothers-in-law Chuck LaGaissee, George McCloud, and Don Murphy. She spent the last seven years of her life in the nursing home and had just celebrated her 95th birthday. She will be greatly missed for all of her kindness and good work

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Where is Viva Elfreda Batterson Harris's memorial?
Viva Elfreda Batterson Harris's memorial is located at: Southlawn Cemetery, Seymour, Wayne County, USA.
When did Viva Elfreda Batterson Harris death?
Viva Elfreda Batterson Harris death on 3 May 2012 in Corydon, Wayne County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Viva Elfreda Batterson Harris's memorial?
Latitude: 40.6763992
Longitude: -93.1207962

Family Members:

Parent

William Coe Batterson

(1889 - 1967)

Vera I Sharp Batterson

(1893 - 1973)

Spouse

Vincent Harris

(1919 - 2008)

Siblings

Beulah I Batterson McCloud

(1915 - 2010)

Children

Rose Marie Harris Carpenter

(1940 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Southlawn Cemetery
Seymour, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6763992, -93.1207962

2. Shoultz Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6481018, -93.0914001

3. Tharp Cemetery
Seymour, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6474991, -93.1572037

4. Hickerson-Stacker Cemetery
Seymour, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6597000, -93.1874000

5. Amish Hidden Acres Rest Cemetery
Seymour, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6312450, -93.1734310

6. Sharp Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6916700, -93.2002000

7. Genoa Cemetery
Genoa, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6044006, -93.1260986

8. Harris Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6225014, -93.1877975

9. Crossroads Cemetery
Plano, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7444000, -93.0753021

10. Jerome Cemetery
Jerome, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7168999, -93.0353012

11. Bollman Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7152600, -93.2088800

12. Miller Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6817017, -93.0183029

13. Promise City Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7496986, -93.1568985

14. Pleasant View Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6072006, -93.1828003

15. Ripper Cemetery
Corydon, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6957000, -93.2290000

16. Livingston Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6230698, -93.0315399

17. Farmer Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6767006, -92.9963989

18. Hibbsville Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6599998, -92.9869003

19. Shriver Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6808014, -93.2621994

20. Numa Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6931000, -92.9757996

21. Lyon Family Cemetery
Johns Township, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7793999, -93.0591965

22. Dodrill Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7897320, -93.1566080

23. Adamson Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6661243, -92.9585356

24. Jones Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8008000, -93.1100000