Nancy Harper Obituary
Ms. Nancy Victoria Harper, age 59, passed away on October 10, 2025.
A native of Atlanta, GA, Nancy was the daughter of the late William Grady and Lawanda Jean Shelnut Harper. Nancy was employed with the University of Georgia in the Grounds Keeper Department.
Survivors include her sister; Peggy (Sammy) Johnson; children; Mychael Wright, Juanita (Thomas) Compton; three grandchildren; Sam, Nolan, and Max Compton.
A private memorial service was held on Saturday, October 18, at Berry Funeral Home. Burial was in the Hull Baptist Church Cemetery.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory, Elberton, has charge of arrangements for Ms. Nancy Victoria Harper.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1265 Washington Hwy, Elberton, GA 30635
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