GLADYS RAPER

To the Raper Family I extend my condolences from the Harshaw Family.
I formerly met Mrs. Raper on a Monday morning when I joined the New Generation Bowling League in Marlow Heights, MD. I noticed she resembled a lady I would see at my Harshaw/Hunt Family reunions and thought she must be kin. My father, Arthur Harshaw passed in 2008 and I noticed Mrs. Raper entering the church. I stopped to greet her and asked if she knew my father. Her reply..." I use to live with him!" My mouth...

Mrs. Raper became a dear friend from the day we entered nursing school at DC General Hospital. We traveled to NC to harvest the garden with my mother. We transported chickens and canned vegetables. She was present for one of my dads old fashioned “hog killings “. She could make an out of this world sweet potato pie! May she Rest In Peace. She was truly loved.

I have known Deaconess Raper for many years at our Emmanuel Bapt. Church in Washington DC. She was a strong christian lady with lots of GODLY wisdom. She will be sorely missed. I will keep the family in prayer for strength during this season. She lived a long fruitful life.

Was blessed to have known Mrs. Raper and to have lovingly called her, MOM. Love and light to my friend Karen. I wish you peace that exceeds all understanding that Mom is now at rest. ~ Tanya Henderson