Daisy Mary Rosalee "Ms. Daisy" Harper

Daisy Mary Rosalee Harper, also known as Ms. Daisy, was born on April 17, 1943, in Fort Snelling, MN, to the late Clarence and Mary Middlecoff. She is survived by: her husband: Horace Harper; Children: Paul Harper (Ivette, Gabriel & Daniel); Dellenna Harper-Steele (William, Jallanna, Angelus); Granddaughter/daughter/Ride or die and gossip partner: Jallanna (Yesiaah); Sisters: Rita Hayes and Peggy Belle; Grandchildren: Mercedes Harper (Lafon Fazaun Royston) Kahala Johnson, Curtis Johnson, Nancy Johnson, Quentin Harper, Alonzo Mckinney, Xavier McKinney; Taharra Patterson, La'Troya Rulford, Taharra Patterson, Jacquesa Patterson; Great grand son: Yesiaah Nasir Gates (Mother: Jallanna); Niece (April Lawrence (Teja, Jabari); Nephew's: Eric Hayes (Nancy Lia, Quentin) and Erin Hayes (Sophia), and a multitude of cousin, friends and family who loved her dearly.

Our beloved Ms. Daisy passed away on December 12, 2023, in South St Paul, MN, at the age of 80 with her son by her side, reassuring her that "Hey mom I'm here with you, and you're going to be ok, " before she took her last breath.

Daisy proudly served as a waitress at Wong's Cafe on Selby Avenue in St Paul, MN. She was a telephone operator for Northwestern Bell, and a dedicated professional who became a Communications Supervisor at the University of Minnesota Hospital and North Memorial Hospital. She also proudly served as a phlebotomist. She excelled in her career, leaving a lasting impact on all those she worked with and served.

She attended Mckinley Elementary, Marshall Jr. High, graduated from Saint Paul MN Mechanic Arts High School and partied at the University of Wisconsin at River Falls. Daisy instilled a strong faith in Mr Jesus in her children and found a church home at Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church, where she worshipped.

In her free time, Daisy enjoyed garage thrifting, watching sci-fi movies, reading, cleaning, working on family history, listening to Queen Latifa, Ja Rule, indulging in good gossip columns, playing Pokeno, and expressing her dislike for how 50 Cent treated her beloved Ja Rule.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, followed by a Repass from 12:15 pm to 5:00 pm, at Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church, 585 Fuller Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103.

The Cremation Society of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN, is honored to assist the family with the arrangements during this difficult time.