Carol Harper Obituary
Carol Ann (nee Gallenstein, formerly Montgomery) Harper died at home, surrounded by family and love, on November 3rd, after a battle with cancer. She was a teacher at Guardian Angels, where she also went to elementary school, and at Silverton Elementary School, for 47 years. She helped make the world a better place through her teaching skills, infectious smile, love of dancing, and desire to bring a smile to someone every day. She loved to teach, travel and spend time with friends and family. She was the beloved daughter of the late Paul and Gladys Gallenstein, wife of Ray Harper, beloved mother of Brett and Kyra Montgomery, Kim (Harper) Gage (Neal), grandsons, Grant, Payton and Tyler, granddaughter Addison, and sister of Joan, Katherine (Babe), Tom (late) and Shirley (late).
Memorial Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be held on Monday, Novemeber 10, 2025 at 11AM at Guardian Angels Church, 6531 Beechmont Ave. Friends may visit the church from 10-11AM.
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