Alveretta M. Harris

Alveretta M. Harris, 84, a resident of Turbotville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, in the Geisinger Medical Center at Danville. Born in Muncy Creek Township, Lycoming County, on Tuesday, May 27, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Oliver Roy and Mary Helen (Geringer) Michael.

She was the wife of Chester C. Harris, with whom she celebrated a 66th wedding anniversary on Dec. 23, 2013.

Alveretta was last employed as a meat packer by Weis Markets at Danville. She was a member of the Radiant Light Assembly of God at Muncy and attended the New Testament Assembly of God at Millville. Alveretta loved to sew, bake, collect receipts, read her Bible and attend the 39 Plus Club at Hughesville.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Sandra and husband Ronald Johnston, Danville and Sally D. Lyons, Millville. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Alveretta was preceded in death by six siblings, Erma Snyder, Ralph Umpstead, Paul Michael, Ray Michael, Larue Michael, Pearl McCarty Smith and her son-in-law, H. Wayne Lyons.

Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, at the New Testament Assembly of God, 2376 State Route 42, Millville, with Pastor David Rosenberger and Pastor Isaac Wilson officiating. Interment was in the Muncy Cemetery. Friends called from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the New Testament Assembly of God, 2376 State Route 42, Millville. The family provided the flowers. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Women’s Ministry at the New Testament Assembly of God, 2376 State Route 42, Millville, PA, 17846.

Arrangements were handled by the Galen R. Betzer Funeral Service, 108 N. Main Street, Muncy. Please visit www.betzerfuneral.com to sign the guest book or send an e-condolence.