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1929
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2023
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Wilma Harper Obituary
Wilma was born on May 30, 1929, in Watsonville, Calif., a daughter of the late Ira Leland Harris and Violet Gale Harris. She retired as a Material Control Clerk from General Electric/Ericsson.
She is survived by a son, Richard G. Harper and wife, Juanda, of Forest; a granddaughter, Marquis Bailey Harper of Forest, countless family members from Oregon and friends from across the country.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret "Peggy "Louise Albert and a brother, John Edward "Bud" Harris.
A Celebration of Billie's Life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday, April 14, 2023, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
Memorials may be made to Centra Hospice of the Hills, 2097 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - Lynchburg220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502
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