Esther L. Harjo

Services for Esther L. Harjo, 95, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Lawrence Indian United Methodist Church in Lawrence.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence.  The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Lawrence Indian United Methodist Church.  Esther passed away on December 21, 2024 at LMH.

Esther was born on March 17, 1929 in Eufaula, Oklahoma the daughter of James and Leah Barnett Colbert.

She worked as a Printing Instructor in the Printing Department at Haskell University for 38 years.

She loved her family and spending time with her granddaughters, she was devoted to her church, spending time preparing songs for worship and playing the piano.  She spent time reading the Bible and praying.  In her earlier years she enjoyed playing softball and bowling.  She was an avid KC Chiefs and OU Football fan.

She married Scotty Harjo on January 31, 1962, in Lawrence, KS.  He preceded her in death on February 22, 2006.

Survivors include her son, John Scott Harjo, Lawrence; three granddaughters, Talima, Angelina and Layla; great-granddaughter, Nebula; two sisters, Josephine Shanandore and Claudette Harjo and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Scotty, her siblings Joe, Charlie, Rudolph, Elizabeth, Madella; nieces and nephews, Rick, Michael, Belvin, Jimmy, Vonda, LeaJean, Lillie and Phyllis.

Memorial contributions may be made in Esther’s name payable to Lawrence Indian United Methodist Church – Children’s Classroom addition and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com .