Flora Harper Obituary
Flora Josephine Harper passed away at her home on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the age of 93 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children Kenneth and his wife Donna, Michael and his wife Chrissy, and Laura and her husband Kent, as well as 3 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth and her siblings Charletta and Leontine.
Flora was born July 2, 1932 in Joliet, Illinois and spent her childhood and most of her adult years in the greater Chicago area. Flora and Ken were married in 1954 and had 66 wonderful years together before Ken's passing in 2020. She and Ken retired to Las Vegas in 1997 where they enjoyed a fun-filled 20 years together. After Ken's passing Flora moved with her daughter to New Mexico where the desert landscape reminded her of her life in Las Vegas.
She touched many, many lives and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
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