Shaquitta Shaunte’ Harris was born with an infectious laugh on February 28, 1987 in East Saint Louis, IL to Keisha Merritt and Kevin Harris. Shaquitta transitioned this life for eternal life with the Lord on October 11, 20.
Shaquitta graduated from Rogers High School in 2005 and received her college degree from Stautzenberger College in 2011. She loved children and they gravitated toward her caring and patient spirit. It was no surprise when Shaquitta earned a position in Toledo Public Schools where she cared for disabled children for over 12 years.
Shaquitta was preceded in death by; her grandmother, Ethel Mae Harris, and grandfather, Lonzo Merritt.
Her memory will be cherished by both parents, mother; Keisha Merritt, father; Kevin (Nikki) Harris, grandmother; Natalie Merritt, brothers; Donte Whitener, Toledo, Ohio, Joe Overton Jr., Toledo, Ohio, Keishon Merritt, Ohio, Atrus Merritt, Ohio, Kelton (Keirra) Harris E. St Louis, Keilon Harris, E St Louis, Kordell Harris, E. St Louis, Kevin Harris, Jr., E St Louis, sisters; Jameka Merritt, Selma, Ala., Jennifer Harris, E. St Louis, Katorie Harris-Lewis (Keith), Springfield, Ill.,Yachia Harris, E. St. Louis, Lilia Harris, E. St. Louis, god brother DeAundre Bowen and a host of nieces, nephews and family and friends.