Lanna Harrison Obituary (1945

Lanna Harrison, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend passed away peacefully at her home in Parowan, Utah on April 10, 2013. Born to Enid Knight Whitlock and Allan J. Hopkins, Jr. on March 4, 1945 in Cedar City Utah. Married Douglas B. Harrison (later divorced) together they had 4 children, Bobbie (Randy) Gibbons, Scott Harrison, Lindy (Jeff) Greene, Traci Harrison.Mom moved to Bountiful, Utah as a teenager and spent many happy years there raising her family and enjoying her grandchildren. In addition to raising her children, she sewed their clothes, canned and cooked and had the most beautiful yard on the block. She was also the smartest, coolest mom in the state!Mom worked for the State of Utah for 32 years in many capacities from Secretary to Director, where she made many life-long friends. After she retired, she moved back home to Parowan, Utah, where she continued with her quest for the best yard on the block. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was so excited when she received her Temple Endowments.Mom is survived by her devoted children and grandchildren, Shane (Cindy) Reese, Heather (Nate) Crane, Wade (Heather) Reese, Nate Greene, Tyson Greene, Jessica Greene, Chase Nielson, Alex Harrison, Chad (Cheryl) Gibbons, Nicholas Gibbons and 7 great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her beloved little brother and sister, Johnny (Wilma) Price, Sheri (Steve) Lawson and many dear nieces, nephews and other adopted family members and friends who have loved and cared for her as if she were their own...we cannot thank you enough and may God bless you for your service and kindness to our mom. Matthew 25:40 states In as much as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. That is how she lived her life and we are grateful for her example and will miss her sweet face, her macaroni salad and her zest for life. She lived for visits from her children and grandchildren. Our hearts ache, but her spirit circles us and bears us up now...until we meet again, we love you Mom and Grams!Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 12:30 pm at Parowan Stake Center (90 South Main, Parowan, Utah). A visitation will be held from 10:30-12:15 prior to service at the church. Interment will follow at the Parowan City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent to www.sumortuary.comLanna Harrison, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend passed away peacefully at her home in Parowan, Utah on April 10, 2013. Born to Enid Knight Whitlock and Allan J. Hopkins, Jr. on March 4, 1945 in Cedar City Utah. Married Douglas B. Harrison (later divorced) together they had 4 children, Bobbie (Randy) Gibbons, Scott Harrison, Lindy (Jeff) Greene, Traci Harrison.Mom moved to Bountiful, Utah as a teenager and spent many happy years there raising her family and enjoying her grandchildren. In addition to raising her children, she sewed their clothes, canned and cooked and had the most beautiful yard on the block. She was also the smartest, coolest mom in the state!Mom worked for the State of Utah for 32 years in many capacities from Secretary to Director, where she made many life-long friends. After she retired, she moved back home to Parowan, Utah, where she continued with her quest for the best yard on the block. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was so excited when she received her Temple Endowments.Mom is survived by her devoted children and grandchildren, Shane (Cindy) Reese, Heather (Nate) Crane, Wade (Heather) Reese, Nate Greene, Tyson Greene, Jessica Greene, Chase Nielson, Alex Harrison, Chad (Cheryl) Gibbons, Nicholas Gibbons and 7 great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her beloved little brother and sister, Johnny (Wilma) Price, Sheri (Steve) Lawson and many dear nieces, nephews and other adopted family members and friends who have loved and cared for her as if she were their own...we cannot thank you enough and may God bless you for your service and kindness to our mom. Matthew 25:40 states In as much as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. That is how she lived her life and we are grateful for her example and will miss her sweet face, her macaroni salad and her zest for life. She lived for visits from her children and grandchildren. Our hearts ache, but her spirit circles us and bears us up now...until we meet again, we love you Mom and Grams!Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 12:30 pm at Parowan Stake Center (90 South Main, Parowan, Utah). A visitation will be held from 10:30-12:15 prior to service at the church. Interment will follow at the Parowan City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.