Flo Harris a visionary
Flo Harris was a woman of vision. It was important for her to leave a legacy that would have a profound impact on the future of the Jewish and secular communities. Her special interest projects would include children, young adults and seniors. Her generous contributions to such endeavors are funded through the Flo Harris Foundation of the Jewish Community Foundation.
As a woman of dignity, Flo Harris deserved to be buried in a cemetery that was well kept and would reflect her contributions to the community. She, her parents, and many family members are buried at Sheffield Cemetery. The Flo Harris Foundation has contributed generously to help in the restoration of the cemetery grounds and the renovation of the historic Sheffield Chapel. The chapel was in disrepair for more than 25 years. Due to Flo Harris’s generosity, a magnificent stained glass window was dedicated in her memory in the Sheffield Chapel. It depicts the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Flo Harris embraced her Jewish identity and the need to preserve the past as well as the future.
I believe it is an honor for us to have meaningful contributions to help in keeping Sheffield Cemetery in pristine conditions for future generations. We greatly admire Flo Harris for her foresight, and the Flo Harris Foundation for realizing how necessary it is to keep the cemetery from falling back into unfavorable conditions.
We are still in need of funds to keep Sheffield Cemetery beautiful. To make a donation to Friends of Sheffield Cemetery, make check payable to Jewish Community Foundation-Friends of Sheffield. Send it to Jewish Community Foundation, Attention: Antoinette, 5801 West 115th St. #104, Overland Park, KS 66211.
Rickie Haith
Chair
Friends of Sheffield
