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1937
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2025
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Barbara Harper Obituary
Hoopeston - Barbara Jean Harper, 88, of Hoopeston passed away at 5:45 a.m. Monday (Dec. 29, 2025) at home.
She was born Oct. 31, 1937, in Springfield, the daughter of Paul M. and Lena (Thomas) Jones. She married Marion "Wilbur" Harper in 1952 in St. Joseph, Mich. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by one daughter, Becky (Jimmy) Didier of Cissna Park; two sons, Dan (Shirley) Harper of Milton, Fla., and Rick (Nancy) Harper of Danville; one sister, Diana Curry of Danville; five grandchildren, Eric Harper (fiancé Carlina), Tara (Jason) Moore, Rachel Harper, Jamie (Jason) Gash and RaeAnn (Josh) DeMoss; six great-grandchildren, Jordan, Emily, Kalie, Savannah, Kira and Baylee; one great-great-grandson, Myles; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Barbara was also preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Lena Jones; daughter Cindy Powell; two brothers, Paul O. Jones and Larry Jones; and her grandson Dustin Powell.
Barbara worked at Essex and then Scranton's. She later worked at Schumacher Electric until her retirement. She enjoyed traveling with her husband in their motorhome, camping and making new friends. She also enjoyed playing cards with her family and friends, dancing and listening to music, especially country.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Jan. 5, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St., Hoopeston. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at noon Monday at the funeral home. Following the service, per her wishes, she will be cremated.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Barbara to the donor's choice.
Please visit anderson-funeral-home.com to view Barbara's eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences. Anderson Funeral Home, Hoopeston, is handling the arrangements.
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