Loretta "Lori" Harting

July 18, 1956 - February 4, 2020

GREENFIELD – Loretta “Lori” K. (Arney) Harting, age 63, of Greenfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. She was born in Washington, Indiana on July 18, 1956 to Charles F. and Donna L. (Warner) Arney. She graduated from Loogootee High School in 1974. She received her Bachelors degree from University of Indianapolis in 1978 and her Masters from Indiana University in 1979. Lori married John C. Harting on September 3, 2005 in Greenfield. She was a PE & Health Teacher for Indianapolis Public Schools from 2001-2015. She was also an aquatics safety specialist for American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis from 1995-2000. Lori was a member of Cumberland First Baptist Church. She was a union representative for the Indiana State Teachers Association and a lifeguard instructor trainer and water safety instructor trainer for the American Red Cross. She liked teaching Zumba and water aerobics. She was an avid Colts fan. She was also a breast cancer survivor. Most of all, Lori loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and living on her farm. Lori is survived by her husband, John Harting of Greenfield; son, Morgan (Mark) Whitacre of Indianapolis; daughter, Erin Marie (Jamison) Sills of Fishers; grandchildren, Caleb, Maddelyn, and Evelyn; and a sister, Karen (Gary) Morron of Odon, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Donna Arney. A private celebration of life service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to the Susan G. Komen Central Indiana, 3500 Depauw Blvd #2070, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com. Arrangements are being handled by Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory in Greenfield.