Netta Leen Ware

Netta Leen Ware was born Wednesday, January 8, 1930, into a family of eight children, six girls and two boys, in Kistler, PA, to the late James and Melissa Fortson. Netta was raised in Mount Union, PA, where she graduated from Mount Union High School. At an early age of eleven, Netta worked after school to help her family. In 1951, Netta relocated to Harrisburg, PA, residing with her Uncle Marion and Aunt Ruth Lewis. In 1957, she met and married Litho “Brother” Ware. Their union was blessed with five children, Litho, Hamilton, Darrell, Darleen and Cleveland. Netta grew up in church where she sang in the choir and held various positions while at Mount Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Mount Union, PA, as well as with Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Harrisburg, PA, and the First Baptist Church of Edgemont. Netta joined Mount Olive Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. T. J. Reynolds, and in 1976, under the pastorate of Rev. John T. Wansley. She was asked by Rev. Wansley to assist the Deacons with donations. She served as President of the Senior Choir, President of the Missionary Circle and an original member of the Fifth Sunday Choir. Netta faithfully attended church and Sunday School. Netta also shared her melodious voice as a member of the Capital Area Music Association (CAMA). She loved helping others and was also known to love a good game of football. Netta retired from employment to care for her husband who passed away in 1989. Thereafter, she returned to the Commonwealth of PA as a Keypunch Operator. Her extensive employment history included the former Bayuk Cigar Factory, Steelton, PA, the former Olmsted Air Force Base, Middletown, PA, Mechanicsburg Naval Supply Depot, Harrisburg School District, the Steelton District Justice Office, assistant bookkeeper at AARP, Burlington Coat Factory and the Tax Revenue Department as a Tax Clerk. Many years ago, Netta held memberships in the Mount Union Elks, Sisters of the Elks Unity Temple #61, Harrisburg, PA, and the Keystone Council of PA. On Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the blessed age of ninety-three, Netta transitioned from labor to reward joining in eternal life her parents, James and Melissa Fortson; husband, Litho “Brother” Ware; son, Hamilton T. Ware; and grandson, Litho D. Ware Jr. Netta’s legacy will be honored and cherished by her children, Litho D. Ware Sr., Darrell Ware, Darleen Ware-Wolf and Cleveland Ware; her grandchildren, Scott D. Ware, Keisha G. Ware, Lyanna C. Ware, Cheyenne A. Ware, Kalob Ware, Ashea Ware, Jessica L. Ware, Collin Ware and Darrell J. Trinidad-Ware; great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, other family members and friends. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS OR SIMPLY LEAVE YOUR NAME.

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Netta Leen Ware

January 8, 1930 - March 23, 2023