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Obituary for HARPER


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday September 25, 2005

Martha Frances, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 19, 2005. She was born to David M. and Theora Bamie Lilly on March 7, 1913 in Daniels, WVA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Perry R. Harper Sr. who passed away in 1968; her children, Ella Susan, Thomas Earl; and twin sister, Joyce Maxine Harper; brothers, David B. Lilly, Robert D. Lilly, Paul Lilly and Kenneth G. Lilly; and a sister, Mary Hutchinson. Martha was survived by her children: Perry Harper, Jr. and wife, Rose of Albuquerque; Roger Harper of Madera, CA, and Sue Allen of Albuquerque; four grandchildren, Robyn Harper and Melissa Allen of Albuquerque; Eric and Darren Harper of Madera, CA; two great-grandchildren, Jordan Dale Harper of CA and Amethyst Allen of Albuquerque; sisters, Minnie Bell Clark and husband, Robell of WVA; Melva Sheehand and husband, Jack of Delaware; sisters-in law, Marie Lilly of VA and Mary Elizabeth Lilly of WVA; aunt, Goldie Houchins of MD; many nieces and nephews, all so special and a big part of her life. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, 2005 at Albuquerque Revival Center (AKA) Central Assembly, 124 Texas NE Albuquerque, NM. Memorial contributions may be made to Carrie Tingley Hospital, 1127 University Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87102.


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