Carol Harper Obituary
Carol Jean Harper, 85, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 13, 1937, in Cassville, West Virginia to the late Harland and Reta (Everett) Murphy.
She married the love of her life, Harold, on December 24, 1959, in Star City, West Virginia. Carol worked as a bookkeeper and church treasurer. Carol and Harold owned rental properties and enjoyed refurbishing homes. She was a 55 year member of Copley United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Harold; son, Charlie (Ophelia) Harper; daughter, Laura Atherton; grandsons, Dylan and Drew Atherton; nephew, Pat (Erin) Cunningham; and niece, Joann Cunningham.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joann Cunningham and nephew, Mike Cunningham.
Friends will be received Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 10 AM to 12 noon at the Hinkle-Fenner Funeral Home, 567 Thomas Avenue, Davis. A funeral service will be held at 12 PM in the funeral home with Pastor Bob Yothers officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacob. C. Harper Cemetery.
The Hinkle-Fenner Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Harper family at this time.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
567 Thomas Ave, Davis, WV 26260
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