Ms. LaTrell Harts
(March 31, 1969 - June 20, 2026)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Friday ,June 26, 2026 / 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. / Wake / 6:30 P.M.
Funeral Location: Saint John Baptist Church, 3404 West Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Saturday, June 27, 2026 / 10:00 A.M.
Interment Location: Pleasant Rock Baptist Church, 307 Pleasant Rock Church Road, 96, South Carolina
I just want to send my deepest condolences to Mrs. Mary Hart and the family. LaTrell was very generous person who given her time to anyone she comes across, any cause, her church and community. She always will greet you with a warm smile and hug. She will ask how are your family is doing. This is definitely a loss to the St. John Baptist family. She will be sorely missed many whose lives she has touched. She would always encourage you to be your absolute best.
To the Harts family,
To know LaTrell was a blessing she was so gifted and instrumental in her craft as a teacher. I had the pleasure of working with her at Columbia High with the Special Needs children. It was a treasure to have had an opportunity and great gift to share that experience with her. She will be sorely missed.
Praying for the Harts family that the Presence of GOD bless you with HIS strength and comfort during this time of grief.
Ms. Mary Harts and family,
You have my deepest sympathy and continuous prayers as you process this loss. May God grant you peace in the days to come.
I am so sad to learn of LaTrell’s sudden passing, and send the deepest condolences to her family and friends. LaTrell was a kind, sweet person who gave back to her community in a number of ways. She served 2 consecutive terms on the City’s Planning Commission and had recently been appointed to the Urban Design Review Commission. We all enjoyed working with her and were always appreciative of her willingness to participate. We will miss her contributions and her lovely smile.
Deepest condolences to you Mary and your entire family. May God bless you with strength and a sweet peace during the days that are ahead.
I extend my deepest condolences and prayers to Mother Harts, other family members and friends of LaTrell Harts. I received the news of her passing as I entered Church this morning and was informed that her funeral occurred yesterday. She was not just a colleague of mine at Columbia High School; she was a dear friend. I cannot count the number of times that she was there when I needed support and showed up without asking if I needed it. We worked together on various activities for the school and swapped hilarious stories about family and our work experiences. Because she knew I had an infinity for the media center during her time as an assistant there, we talked and laughed daily about cooking recipes, Mother Harts and her fearlessness, homeopathic remedies–you name it. We even collaborated on activities for her students during my years as the Teacher Cadet advisor. As a matter of fact, Ms. English and Ms. Harts initiated the clothing closet for prom season at CHS. Her benevolence was as amazing as her smile. To say that she’s going to be missed is an understatement. To receive a message from somebody one week and to find out that they’re gone the next week is a shock to the system. However, I know that LaTrell was a woman of faith. She loved the Lord and walked accordingly. Rest in Heavenly peace, LaTrell.
Mrs. Harts you are in my thoughts and prayers.
My sincerest condolences to the entire family, friends, as well as other loved ones of Latrell Hart. Sending prayers of comfort and healing to all affected by her loss.
Latrell, I will forever remember and cherish the laughs…, all the good times…, that we shared throughout the years at Columbia High School!
⚘️🙏🏾❤️🖤
🪽R.I.H.Paradise🪽
And To The Family…
Peace & Blessings Always
It was a real shock, the passing of Latrell Harts. We will miss her at St John and I’m sure others will miss her, because wherever she went, we knew she was a light.
Condolences from your Geiger Elementary students
Condolences to Miss Harts family keep the memories alive in your Hearts forever ♥️
Latrell will be missed. Signing with her on the Mixed Ensemble she was such a sweet and kind person. No matter where she was she always wore that beautiful smile. Take your rest. Mrs. Harts sending hugs and kisses to you and the family.
Sending condolences 💐 to the family! I meet Ms. Hart at Saint John Preschool! She always had a smile and I always enjoyed her conversations. May her sweet soul rest in peace.
Cousin Mary and Family. words cannot express my sympathy for you during this difficult time, but I do know that God will grant you the strength that you need for He promised to never leave you nor forsake you. Larell was a wonderful and kind person who gave her all to her family, students, church and community.
I pray that she is at peace resting in the arms of Jesus and serving in the kingdom of God.
I was truly shocked when I learned of LaTrell’s passing. Mary, you have my sincere condolences and I am praying for you, your family and everyone who loved La’Trell during this difficult time.
I was shocked to hear of LaTrell passing. I met her several years ago at Columbia High School. She was always so kind and willing to help in any way she could. Since that time we have stayed in touch thur our neighborhood association. Mrs. Mary you’re in my thought and prayers at this difficult time.
May God be your peace and comfort.
My condolences and prayers to Mrs. Mary Harts and family.
My deepest heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Harts and Family during this difficult time.
Latrell will be truly missed. I remember her having such a big heart and a bright beautiful smile. I love her positive energy and her kind words. She is an angel smiling, and rejoicing in heaven.
My deepest heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Harts and Family during this difficult time.
Latrell will be truly missed. I remember her having such a big heart and a bright beautiful smile every time we saw each other and spoke and had casual brief conversation. I love her positive energy and her kind words. She is an angel smiling, and rejoicing in heaven.
Our deepest sympathies to the Harts and Saint John Baptist Church family. I am sure that she will truly be missed. I miss her already. She was such a loving person. Please remember that although we loved her, God loved her even more. She is resting with the angels now.
My deepest and most sincere condolences and prayers go out to the Hart and Saint John Baptist Church family. Sister Hart was truly loved and will be missed. I pray God wrap His loving arms around the family to give strength and comfort during this difficult time.
LaTrell was a kind and engaged member of the City’s Planning Commission, and later the Urban Design Review Commission. We all enjoyed working with her, and will miss her thoughtful presence. Wishing you all peace in the days to come.
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the Harts Family. Latrell was so much a part of our family. She and our deceased Keesha were like peas in a pod. She was a very sweet, compassionate, and dedicated young lady who would literally give you the shirt off of her back. She will be sorely missed! May GOD provide Mrs. Harts and the family with the strength to endure their time of mourning! GOD bless you all!
Diane and I are shocked and saddened by this. LaTrell was always so welcoming and loving. Her smile always brightened one’s day and her spirit lifted hearts. We will miss her.
My deepest condolences, it still such a shock. I don’t have the words to express the loss of such a beautiful person with the kindest heart. She is such a shining light of hope and compassion. It is a loss for our family and once again reminding of us to cherish each other. Love you guys
Adrienne, Scott, Shelby, Aiden
Mrs. Harts, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Latrell. I always felt a kindred spirit to both of you. You all always made me feel so warm pleasant to be around. I always admired the relationship you all had with each other. It was such a loving and caring one. You couldn’t help but feel that in your presence. I, and so many others will truly miss Latrell. She was quite a treasure.
Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences and prayers to the Hart family and relatives and friends.
Sending my deepest condolences to the Harts Family. I am really going to miss my work buddy. Ms. Harts was such a loving and caring person. She always checked in on me on the days she was at Logan. Her presence will definitely be missed in the building. I will forever cherish our conversations, the advice you shared and your all around nurturing spirit.
My condolences to the family of Ms. Harts. I had the pleasure of knowing Ms. Hart through the school district. Ms. Hart and I crossed paths when she came to my school to Substitute I ran into her into in the hallway stop for a quick hug and chat. Always had the most beautiful smile she will be missed 🙏
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I posted a tribute to Latrell but wanted to send a personal condolence to you.
You were a great mom and I admired the loving relationship you and Latrell shared. You and your family are in my prayers and my most sincere condolences for your loss. Love.
God be with the family.I’m so sorry
Latrell-so vivid in life. Always smiling. A strong and active force in keeping family together. I remember our last reunion so full of fun. I am so reluctant to accept that such a brilliant light has been extinguished . You will always be a loved memory by Adrienne, George and our family.
Gone too soon!
Dearest Ms. Harts I’m so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy and condolences. Sending you my sincere love and prayers, Sister Easter M. Samuels.
Rest well cousin.
Extending Heartfelt 💔 Sympathy 😢 And Deepest 😔 Condolences 🙏🏾 To LaTrell Harts Families 💔 In Her Passing 🙏🏾 LaTrell Always Had A Beautiful ❤️ Smile And Made Our Work And Shift Flow Smooth C.M. Tucker. I Would Visit St.John Baptist Church Sometime, Also, And She Was Always Happy To See Me. R.I.P.eace LaTrell 🪽🪽
My sincere condolences to the Hart family! Ms. Hart was a hard worker and wanted to do the very best at her job, as a Parent and Family Engagement Specialist. She will be truly missed. I was truly saddened by her sudden passing, but I feel good knowing the last I saw her she had the biggest smile on her face and she was truly happy!
Though our time together was far too short, your impact was immeasurable. Thank you, Ms. Latrell Harts, for serving our students and families with such grace, love, and dedication. Your light will continue to shine through the lives you touched every day. Rest well, our sister and colleague. You will be deeply missed but never forgotten. 🕊️❤️
– Pastor Dr. Carlton McFadden, Jr.
Parent and Family Engagement Specialist
Richland School District One
Pastor, Lovely Hill Baptist Church
Pastor, Real Life Worship Center
My sincere condolences and prayers for the family. It was a pleasure working with Ms. Hart at Columbia High.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family.
My prayers to you Mrs. Harts. Latrell was indeed a hard worker.. She worked diligently as a Parent and Family Engagement Specialist. I truly enjoyed working alongside her! Her smile and cheerful personality always uplifted me. I will truly miss her. She loved Saint John Baptist Church where she enjoyed serving, leading, and working. Well done thy good and Faithful Servant!
My deepest sympathies Mrs. Harts and family during the loss of one of the sweetest people I have known at Saint John! I will truly miss her outgoing presence and smiling face! May God strengthen the family in the days to come!
To: Ms. Hart’s and the Entire Family! My heart was saddened to hear of the passing of our dear Sister Latrell! I met Latrell at St. John. I sang beside her on the Mixed Ensemble! She loved people, and loved to entertain in her home. She was my daughter’s Girl Scout Leader at Saint John. From Daisy Troop and beyond. My daughter who is 38 now would chew her food so many times, because Latrell told her that you were suppose to chew your food a certain amount of time!❤️ Trell had an infectious laugh When she loved, she loved hard. Take your rest Latrell!🕊️
We will see you again one day! Praying for you Sister Mary!❤️🙏🏾 She was living your legacy daily! Praying for strength and comfort in the days ahead.
Bessalyn Gantt
Albuquerque NM
I count LaTrell Harts as one of the best people I have ever known. It is saddening to hear of the loss of such a good person, especially at an age that some might consider premature. In times like these, we can only lean on the LORD and know that in all times and in all ways, HIS will be done.
I pray that the LORD welcomes her soul to HIS bosom, and touches all who knew and loved her with the peace that only HE can provide.
Sending my condolences to the Harts family during this difficult time 🙏
Our deepest condolences to Mother Harts and her family LaTrell was such a sweet person always making people laugh. She will be missed around the Church. Love Benjamin and Karen Adams 💕
My Heart was Saddened to hear about the passing of Trell. We bonded with each other when she found out that I was Born and had relatives in Ninety Six SC. Trell was a young lady that never met a stranger alway kind and willing to help where ever needed. That Cowboy dish that she prepared for our Gethsemane Tea was one that I will miss. SERVENT of GOD well done take you Rest in Heavenly Paradise. Ms. Mary Harts you will be in my Continued prays. Farewell Until we meet again my Sister.
LaTrell was always the constant and calm anchor no matter what was going on around her, and I will miss her steadfast hand at Saint John. She consistently checked on me and my children, and those check ins were truly genuine, often leading to laughter and stories. I am praying for Mrs. Hearts and our Saint John church family – heaven has truly gained an angel!
My deepest condolences to Mrs. Harts.
LaTrell will certainly be deeply missed. She had the smile that could warm a room. From the day we met as teenagers at Richland Memorial Hospital, Candy Stripers. Trell always had a big, warm smile. Now, her smile is shared forever in heaven. Rest well, Trell. Rest in peace.
My prayers are the family
To Mary and family of my beloved cousin Latrell Hart you have my deepest condolence. Latrell was a beautiful person always willing to help, beautiful personality she will surely be missed. Hope we all will see her someday and Glory. yours in Christ Jesus,
Smilie and Francine Christie ♥️🙏🏽♥️
I am saddened to hear about the passing of Latrell, my childhood friend who I grew up with in the community. I have so many memories that I’ll cherish forever. Every time I was home and visited church I always saw you with your big smile and we shared a hug. Well done thou good and faithful servant, rest well. Till we meet again my friend
The sudden passing of Ms. Latrell was a shock. When her church friend and business assistant told me. I felt that he lost a Super Valuable pillar in his life. I met and only know of Ms. LaTrell. My prayers, heart and love is there for her mom and business associate. God’s Peace
My deepest condolences to Ms.Mary Harts and family. Latrell was a sweet gift from God and was deeply loved.
Latrell was very true, loving, compassionate, giving and among a very long list of wonderful qualities. !!
Latrell, my dear cousin, God picked a beautiful flower in full bloom – you !! I will forever miss your beautiful smile, gentle nature , and glowing face.💔💔
Rest easy and fly high, you’re with God now. ❤️🕊❤️🕊
Our deepest and absolute heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Harts and family. We are terribly sorry for your loss and you will be in our continued thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless you and keep you.
As a member of St. John Baptist Church for many years I’ve had so many countless memories of Latrell. She was always so very helpful and would be willing to assist you with anything you were in need of without hesitation. She was always present and willing to serve in any and every capacity with a willing and joyful way. She will be missed but never forgotten for her endless dedication to helping others. Sending prayers and condolences to Mrs. Hart and the family at this time of bereavement. Heaven has gained another angel into the pearly gates.R.I.H Trell!!
I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Harts. I got to know her this year at Logan. She was so kind, and always willing to help in any way. We will truly miss her so much at Logan. And she was my birthday buddy! I pray for your family for strength, peace and comfort in the coming days.
Love, April Elwood (Pre-K teacher at Logan Elem)
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved and beautiful daughter. Mary you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Great awakening! My deepest condolences are bestowed upon the Harts family, friends, Colonial Heights community and her church family. Ms. Latrell was my friend and contact representative in her community. We developed a beautiful friendship working together to improve our neighboring communities of Booker Washington Heights Neighborhood and Colonial Heights Neighborhood. We adore her willingness to step to answer the calls of duty in assisting with the needs of our communities. Her sweet and dear mother, Mrs. Hearts and Ms. Latrell compliments one another as a powerful teamwork of women. May her sweet soul finds rest in a land where sweet wild roses 🌹 grow 🙏🏿 ❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss. Here is a polished heartfelt message you can post or send to her mother/family:
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my good friend, Latrell Harts.
Latrell, or “Trell” as many of us knew her, was truly one of a kind. She was loving, helpful, thoughtful, cool, dependable, and a true team player. If you needed her to do anything, she was there — no hesitation, no excuses. She loved people, she loved God, and she loved children. She never met a stranger, and her heart was always open to those around her.
Latrell was also a great protector of Saint John Baptist Church. She served faithfully as a devoted Trustee alongside her mother, and she was a dedicated life member who loved her church family deeply. Her presence, her service, her smile, and her spirit will never be forgotten.
I thank God that I had the chance to see her again when I came home for Easter. That moment means even more to me now, and I will always cherish it.
To Mrs. Harts, please know that Trell is now in heaven with your husband and son. I believe she is still watching over you, still loving you, and still protecting you from above.
Trell, I am going to miss you. Take your place in heaven, gain your wings, and rest in the arms of the Lord.
With love and heartfelt sympathy,
Tajuana
I am heartbroken to see my child hood has passed away. We became friends when we were in the 6th grade at Crayton Middle school. We both graduated in 1987 from AC Flora High school. She was always a true friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to the the family. With all my love
Our deepest condolences 🙏🏿 to Ms. Mary Harts and family. Latrell will truly be missed around St. John Baptist Church as she was always doing her Christian duties never saying no or saying I can’t unless she truly was unable to. We had a lot of laughs together and the last one was at the food pantry. Latrell you will never be forgotten ❤️
You deserve your Wings. Ms. Harts may you be strengthen through our Lord to bring you through during this difficult time. 🙏🏿 🙏🏿
I am just heartbroken….Ms. Harts just invited me and my sons to her church. We were planning to attend but not in this way. We will still visit in her honor. I will miss her at work…she was such a joy to work with and a beacon of light; always a team play player- our trio worked hard for our scholars and LaTrell was our anchor. Oh Ms. Harts…my heart is aching but I know you are up there with my mom. My sweet friend…I love you and will keep going strong in your honor. We love you, The Bostons’
We are still in shock! But God was certainly not caught off guard! He plucked a good one! Latrell was one of the kindest, most sweetest persons I knew and our girls adored her! This one really hurt! Latrell will be sincerely missed. We will help to take care of your mom! Rest in heavenly peace, friend!
LaTrell you have left me speechless, but you have also left me with a lot of great memories of our many conversations, your great advice and stories. You were always my go to person, anything I needed to know you were there. I guess God needed his special angel back. We will see each other again, you are missed. We will take care of Mother Harts for you. Rest well
I’m going to really miss her💔… my “buddy.” Sending condolences and love to the family.❤️
LaTrell was one of my best friend. We worked together a lot in the church, and in the community. We’re both Benedict College graduates, and we both drove the van to pick up church members on Sunday mornings. She was always a phone call away. Mrs. Mary Harts, family, and friends are in my deepest prayers.
She will be truly missed, for her work here on this earth is done.
God have called her to the Heavenly home.
My prayers and condolences to Mrs. Mary Harts and family. May God comfort and strength you during this most difficult time.
My condolences to Mother Harts and family. Praying for your strength during this difficult time.