Harriet E. Ladd, age 96, of Warsaw, passed away at 11:11 a.m. March 5, 2019, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.
She was born to William J. and Wava M. Heckman Crall on Sept. 3, 1922, in Warsaw. She was graduate of Warsaw High School and a lifetime area resident.
She was united in marriage to John R. Ladd on Jan. 22, 1943; he preceded her March 1, 2006.
Harriet’s memberships include the Warsaw First Brethren Church, where she served on the Women’s Missionary Society, and Warsaw Chapter #88 of the Order of the Eastern Star as a 50-year member and past matron. In addition, she served as grand representative, district deputy and grand warden of the Indiana chapter of the OES
She retired from United Telephone (Sprint) after 31 years of service.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda D. Placencio of Silver City, N.M.; a son, Larry E. (spouse Mindy) Ladd of Warsaw; grandchildren, Jason (spouse Jamie) Ladd and Jennifer (spouse Chad) Dahms, both of Warsaw; and great-grandchildren Kaylynn, Zoe, Haylee and Hudson.
She was preceded by a son-in-law, Don Placencio; brothers Max and Jerry Crall; and a sister-in-law, Evelyn Garber Crall.
Interment services will be at the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel, Warsaw, at 11 a.m. Monday, March 11, with Chaplain John Schrock officiating.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with arrangements.
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Memorials to Shriners Hospitals for Children-Chicago, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707.
