Louise Harper

Louise Harper obituary, Sumter, SC

Louise Harper

Louise Harper Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium on Dec. 28, 2022.

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Louise L. Harper, widow of James B. Harper, died Monday, December 12, 2022. She was 93 years old. Louise was born September 24, 1929, in Lykesland, SC to her father, Lawrence Dozier Leitner and mother, Willie Edna Leitner.
Louise was a devoted wife, mother and friend. As an active member of the West Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses in Sumter, SC she had a strong faith in her God Jehovah and his son Jesus Christ. She was baptized in 1940 and valued the Bible all her life as evident by the way she lived and how she shared her faith with others. She was known for her love of growing and sharing flowers, sewing, knitting, crocheting and traveling.
Louise was predeceased by her sons Alfred and Victor, her husband and 4 brothers.
She leaves many to miss her, including daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a myriad of other family and friends, especially her dear friend Gail Ashcraft, who cared for her during her final days.
A memorial service will be held at 3 P.M. Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 100 Lynam Rd., Sumter, SC.
Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

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