Shirley Harper

1934 - 2025

Shirley Harper FLORENCE, SC - On April 11, 2025, Shirley Harper entered God's Promise of peace and eternal life. Shirley Hart Harper was born on April 14, 1934 to Willie and Leizanna Hart, Sr. in a community called Liberty Hill, located in the North Area off Montague Avenue. She was one of seven children, three of whom preceded her in death. Preceding her in death. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Isiah Harper, Sr.; her father and mother, Willie and Leizanna Hart; her brothers, Harvey Hart, Nathaniel (the late Rosabell) Hart, Sr., and Kenneth Hart; and her sister-in-law, Altomae Hart. She leaves to cherish her memories, her siblings: Samuel Hart, Sr., Willie (Bernice) Hart, Jr., and Jocelyn (Danny) Hamilton. Her children: COL (ret) Rev. Isiah (Wanda) Harper, Jr., Anita (Anthony) Gilliard, Toni James, Grayling (Stella) Harper, and Steffon (Karen) Harper. Her uncle, Cornelius (Valinda), Frederick, and aunt, Geneva Washington. Extended families include Felicia and Nicos Alston, Casdell and Chenette Singleton, and Shelly Cleckley. Shirley is also survived by her beloved grandchildren: La Kristal (Wyndell) Wilson, Isiah Harper III, Mami Harper, Toni Reeves, Warner Harper, Allegra Gaines, Jasmine (Kevin) Martin, La Cherie James, Niasha Harper, Jamal Harper, Steffanie Harper, Josiah Harper, and Kamren Harper. Great-grandchildren: Bradley Scottie Thompson, Jr., Norman Glasgow, Jr., Addison Reeves, Desmond Reeves III, Kara Martin, Zhuri Harper, Grayling Javon Harper, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends who will miss her dearly. Despite our immense love, God cancelled all her earthly plans, to fulfill His will and took her from labor to reward. The Home going Service will take place on Friday, April 18, 2025, 11:00 AM, at New Zion RUME Church, 4607 Dorsey Ave., N. Charleston, SC. She will be laid to rest in the church cemetery. The Walk Thru will take place on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the funeral home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at: www.lowcountrymortuary.com. Funeral arrangements announced by THE LOW COUNTRY MORTUARY, 1852 E. Montague Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405: (843) 554-2117.