Emily Jane Harper

Emily Jane Harper, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025 at the age of 78.

Born in South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late George Lander and Ethel Yeargin Poore. Emily was a wonderful mother to many, not just her own children. She and her husband were very active in their ministry and they had a passion for pouring into others in hopes of improving as many lives as they could. Their ministry flourished throughout several churches in South Carolina and Georgia: Rockvale Church in Piedmont, South Carolina, Tom's Creek Church in Toccoa, Georgia, Grace Baptist Church and lastly they founded New Generation Ministries in Danielsville, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Terry Donald Harper; siblings, Wylene Richey and Ervin Poore and her brother-in-law, Bill Richey. 

Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Harry Donald Harper; children, Pamela McCurley (David), Jeffrey Harper (Sharon) and Jamey Harper (Kandace); grandchildren, Nicole Cartee (Michael), Hollie Harper, Drew McCurley (Kala), Dylan McCurley (Kayla), Kayla Drake (Chase), Danielle Bishop (Jonah), Donnie Harper (Camille), Austin Harper and Pasha West (Josh); great-grandchildren, Lexi Sullivan, Brayden Cartee, Walker Cartee, Zane Nix, Knox Cartee, Christian Beddingfield, Luk Cartee, Emersyn McCurley, Eliza McCurley, Beckham McCurley, River Bishop, Rowan McCurley, Crew Bishop, Grady McCurley, Chandler Harper, Henley Harper and Lettie Drake; great-grandchildren, Braxxton and Carter; daughter-in-law, Denise Harper and sister-in-law, Sandra Poore.

Memorial services will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 4:00 pm at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service beginning at 3:00 pm.

Lord and Stephens, Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.