Kelly A. Harris

Kelly A. Harris , 40, of Albuquerque, New Mexico formerly of Decatur, Indiana passed Sunday, August 29, 2021, at University of New Mexico Hospital.

She was born on September 1, 1980, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Steven and LaDonna (Braun) McBride, who both survive.

Kelly was united in marriage to Tony Harris at St. John Lutheran Church – Bingen on September 23rd, 2006 and he survives.

She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen.

Kelly was an amazing home-maker, housewife, and teacher. She homeschooled her 13 year old son Alexander who happens to be dyslexic. When it came to things that her family needed, she would take the time to become an expert in any particular subject and caring for her son was no exception. She studied books and websites and even became certified in teaching children with learning disabilities and did her best to help her son. She enjoyed being outside and taking hikes through the New Mexico trails and recently became passionately interested in photography, painting, paper crafts, and making jewelry art.

Survivors include her husband, Anthony “Tony” Harris of Albuquerque, New Mexico; son, Alex Harris at home; parents Steve and LaDonna McBride of Decatur, Indiana; brother, Todd (Jodi) McBride of Decatur, Indiana; father-in law, David (Shirley) Harris  of Fort Wayne, Indiana; two brother-in-laws, Jon (Carrie) Harris of Noblesville, Indiana and Eric (Emily) Harris of Fort Wayne, Indiana; sister-in-law, Katy Scheer of Indianapolis, Indiana; nieces and nephews, Allyson, Rachel & Kyle McBride; Ian, Elizabeth, Beau, Olivia & Isabel Harris; and two aunts, Barbara Roe of Decatur, Indiana and Karen (Craig) Bartels of Florida.

Kelly was preceded in death by her uncles, Dennis and Duane Braun; and her aunt, Sharon Bookout.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at St. John Lutheran Church – Bingen with Reverend Peter Brock officiating. Burial will follow in St. John Lutheran Cemetery – Bingen.

Family and friends will be received from  2-5 & 6-8 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2021, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

Preferred memorials can be given to St. John Lutheran Church- Bingen or Alex’s Education Fund (checks payable to Steven McBride)

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, in Decatur, Indiana.