"Aunt Harriet was a kind and loving woman. I loved seeing her and talking with her. She was truly one of a kind. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with my entire family. I pray for your strength and guidance . Tiffany Grimes"
In loving memory of
Harriett L Corbin
March 12, 1939 - April 29, 2020
Harriett LaVonne (Taylor) Corbin was born on March 12, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Harriett was the eldest daughter of 13 children, born to Harry Taylor and Johnnie V. White Taylor.
Harriett attended Indianapolis Puplic Schools and worked as a clerk at Woolworth Department Store as a teenager. She met her sweetheart Cornelius Corbin. The courtship resulted in a marriage of 63 years. Harriett and Cornelius were married on February 23, 1957. The couple had 7 children born out of their union. As a military wife, Harriett traveled the US and Europe meeting people from different countries and cultures, developing and nurturing lifelong friendships around the globe.
Harriett accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior as a young adult and began giving her life to serving the Lord. She served as a Sunday school teacher for many years and soon became a favorite when she began baking personalized birthday cakes for her students. Harriett enjoyed sharing her faith while hosting bible studies, prayer meetings, and even Tupperware parties.
Harriett was most at home in her kitchen, where she enjoyed cooking and baking for those she loved. Her meals were prepared with love and attention to detail. Holidays were her moment to shine, and wow the palate with a taste explosion. Harriett was an exceptional hostess and lived to make others happy by sharing her gift for cooking and baking.
Harriett enjoyed a career as a Certified Nurse Assistant and Home Health Care Assistant. Her heart for serving others, her compassion and kindness made her a perfect fit for the career. She gave her very best to her patient's and treated them all like family.
Harriett was a devoted and loving wife mother and grandmother/great-grandmother who will live on in the hearts of her family. Each cake, pie, and loaf of bread she baked will forever be remembered as a hug, a kiss, a sweet whisper of her love.
Harriett departed this life on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the age of 81. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Johnnie V. Taylor, 6 siblings, Anthony St. John Taylor, Pagan Taylor, Darrell White, Harry Michael Taylor, Phillip Taylor and Gregory Scott Taylor. She is survived by her husband Cornelius Corbin, Sons; Cornelius Corbin, Jr., Tyrone Corbin; daughters, Nita Corbin, Gayola(Oren)Killebrew, Brigitte Todd, Kimberly Howard and Sylvia Corbin. Sister; Stephanie Carter, Brothers; Travis Taylor, Dennis(Sherrie)Taylor, Graylynn Taylor, Johnny Taylor, Gaines Taylor; Grandchildren; Elaine Corbin, Brian(Nakeesha)Lyons, Anthony Corbin, Torrey Howard, Jacob Rent, Danika Howard, Victoria Todd, Mercedes Corbin, Daphaney Howard, Ayana Killebrew, Taylor Todd, Isaiah Corbin, Trysten Howard, Clarissa Todd, AH'Nye Corbin, Maximus Todd, Sage Howard; Sister-in-law; Edith Corbin and host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Tributes
"To the Corbin Family, Mrs. Harriett was such a blessing to our family , she cared for my grandparents as if they were her and own. for years until they passed. She always went above and beyond Of what her regular duties were. She became family and hung out with us at family gatherings. May God continue to keep his arms of protection around you all. God?s Grace and Mercy will carry you through. Tonya Adams (The Lewis Family)"
"To Corbin Family, I was saddened to hear of Harriet passing she was a kind,loving,giving person.I had pleasure of working with her at Americare and was blessed to be able to experience her wonderful baking.May you find comfort in your memories.you are in my prayers. Linda Byers"
"My sincere condolences to all my cousins, may you all have strength through this difficult time. Harriet you will be truly missed by all who knew and loved you...RIH Cousin Harriet"