Ms. LaToya Altovese Harris, age 44, passed away Sunday evening, November 26, 2017, at Miller Hospital in Colquitt, after an extended illness.

Born October 15, 1973, in Blackshear, to the late Deacon John Wesley Harris and the late Clementine Harris, she was raised and lived most of her life in Blackshear. Shortly after graduating from Pierce County High School in 1992, she moved to Waycross until she returned to Blackshear in 2016. In her youth, Latoya attended Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Blackshear. Prior to becoming ill, she was employed at Waycross Health and Rehabilitation. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Deacon John Wesley Harris and Clementine Harris.

Latoya leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Kadijah Davis, Blackshear; two sons, Matthew O’Hara Jr. and Jeremiah O’Hara, both of Waycross; two grandchildren, who she loved dearly, Airanna Davis and Yorel Jenkins, Blackshear; two brothers, John Antwyne (Patrice) Harris and Tyrone (Anita) Harris Sr., both of Blackshear; a devoted and loving sister, Sonya (Tchaikousky) Thomas, Blackshear; four nephews, Tyrone Harris Jr., Blackshear, Damion Harris, Jacksonville, FL, Tchaikousky (Porcia) Thomas II, Norcross and Joshua Harris, Nashville, TN; three nieces, Clarissa Thomas, Duluth, Tynisha Harris, Valdosta and Erika Thomas, Macon; two great-nephews, Amir Thomas, Duluth and Tchaikousky Thomas III, Norcross; two great-nieces, So-Mell and Kassidy Thomas, both of Norcross; one great-great-aunt, Frances Jacobs, Blackshear and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

The family is receiving friends at the home of Tyrone and Anita Harris, 2408 Cobblestone Drive, Blackshear from 6-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 29  and Thursday, Nov. 30.

A visitation will take place from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at the funeral home, 505 Ware Street, Blackshear.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Fourth Mount Olive Baptist Church. The Rev. Morris Pate, Pastor, will bring words of comfort.

Interment will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery, Moore Street, Blackshear, GA.

Final and most sacred arrangements are entrusted to the professional care of Rainge Memorial Chapel, Inc.