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Leah Harper Obituary

Leah Lacey Harper went home to be with the Lord on Wed., Dec. 10, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Bertha Barnes and Leonard M. Lacey; and beloved wife of the late Robert Harper Sr. She was preceded in death by sons Robert Jr. and Donald Harper Sr.; and siblings Lydia Wilson, Jeannette Johnson, and Peter Lacey. She is survived by her children Sandra (Carlos) Alexander, Sharon (Berwyn) Sylve, Myrna (devoted friend Lionel Smith) Harper, Lisa (Larry) Gabriel, Deirdre (Leonard) Hillard, Darrilyn (Wilbur) Smith, Darren (Warnettie) and Ronald Sr. (Deirdre) Harper; stepdaughters Marilyn Hoffman and Karen Stewart; 23 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; godchild Rev. Curtis Haywood Sr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Pastors, officers, and members of All Saints C.C., Greater Morning Star and Loving Faith B.C.; and all neighboring churches; relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at All Saints C.C., 1441 Teche St., New Orleans, LA 70114 on Tues. Dec. 16, 2014 at 12:30 pm. Visitation 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Celebrant Father Peter Weiss, SSJ. Traditional Jazz Procession to Interment at McDonoghville Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Professional Services entrusted to Murray Henderson Funeral Home.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Dec. 11 to Dec. 14, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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Ann Johnson

December 18, 2014

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

brandi turner

December 17, 2014

Get your rest Ms.Leah
Prayers for the Harper family and my cousins Toni And Charles love you guys

Lorraine Roberts

December 16, 2014

May God bless you and the entire family. My sincere sympathy Myrna and Deirdre. Your Mother was great person

Michelle P. Dixon

December 16, 2014

Ronald and Family,

Sorry to hear about your lost but trust in the Lord with all you heart.

December 16, 2014

To The Harper Family
A Mother is a Precious Jewel all the wonderful Memories place them in a Treasure Chest and keep it close to your Heart. Love Garland Allison Bennett & Family

December 16, 2014

Deirdre, so sorry to hear about your lost;you and your family are in my prayers. Jeanette (IRS)

Cynthia Toliver

December 16, 2014

Myrna, Dee and family you are in my prayers. God does not give us more than we can bear. He will give you and yours the strength to carry on.

Faye Livas

December 16, 2014

Myrna, Corrin & the Harper Family, our sincere sympathies on the loss of your mother/grandmother. Our prayer is that you will be surrounded by God's love, comfort, and guidance to get through this very tough time. He will lead you to the peace that only He can give.

Faye & Simone Livas

Brandy Lovelace-Allen

December 16, 2014

Ms.Myrna I love you and I am praying for you and your family! There is no more suffering where Ms.Leah is, there's nothing but peace so I pray that you will be at peace with God's plan. I love and miss you and my second family so much take care of yourself and don't worry about anything because God's will is just that His Will!

December 16, 2014

Myrna, you and our sister Neise have been friends forever and that makes you apart of our family. The Green Family mourn with you and your family on this day. We do not weep without hope because we know our God has prepared a place for the believers in the heavens. The beautiful memories of your mother will always be in the hearts of all of you.

Love & Blessings,
The Green Family
Deniser, Sheila, Darrell, Terry & Latoya

Brenda Lovelace

December 16, 2014

Myrna you are in my heart and prayers earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal I love you and the family.BFF

Sheryl Ross

December 16, 2014

*I know at times like this it is hard to see past the sorrow, but I hope that reflecting on the wonderful memories that you and your mother shared will help you see light again. My deepest sympathies for your loss.

Charolette Simon

December 16, 2014

"Maw Harper"as we affectionately called
her when we worked together at VA Medical was our Matriarch, Mentor, Mediator and so much more during our personal trials and triumphs. Maw Harper always looked at solutions and not the problems. I glad to see and speak with her what a pleasant encounter, still advising and encouraging me. Heaven has received a great Woman of God to watch over and fight for those she left only for a season to make way for a blessed reunion that we will have! Enjoy your rest! Love eternal! Pastor Charolette Simon

December 15, 2014

Sandy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

~Linda Dansby

December 15, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. The loss of a love one at this time is very hard to cope with. My prayer is God will give you all the strength that you need. My Deepest Sympathy. Yolanda Smith

December 15, 2014

Leah was the Matriarch of the Lacey family ever watching over her siblings. Now she can continue doing what she loves. My prayer are with all of you at this time. Elouise

December 15, 2014

Sandra and Harper Family - May almighty Jesus give you and your family the much needed strength during your time of sorrow. God bless.

Carolyn Hawkins (Kallan)
L.B. Landry class of 1972

Shirlean Randolph

December 15, 2014

lean on the Lord for strength, for He will hold you up in His arm.

Blondine Garrett

December 15, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Michael Sullivan

December 15, 2014

So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 14, 2014

Sandra & family, our prayers go out to you & your family, Whitney and I will keep you in our prayers, we're going to miss seeing and talking to your mother at the eye doctor's office.
Dokey

yasimiene holmes

December 14, 2014

this is my candle for you leah

yasimiene holmes

December 14, 2014

i will missed you but you will never be forgotten sleep on leah i will see you again

Deidra & Wilbert III Allen and family

December 14, 2014

Words could never say how a person feel at a time like this, but heart is with your family at this time. She will be miss.

The Alexanders

December 13, 2014

Sandi, words can never totally express, but reveal a snapshot when we talk about a loved one. You & your family have our most heart felt sympathy in your lost. Just remember, you will always carry a part of mom each and every day you go into the world. Through you her light will continue to shine. Forever Love from Darrell, Danica, & The Alexander Family.

Lois and Family

December 12, 2014

The Harper Family

Words can never express doing this difficult time. I was very saddened to hear of Moma Leah passing.
My family for over forty years. I personally had some great conversations with her, and surely when my Mom passed away.

May these words of encouragement and Moma Leah legacy give you the strength to go on.

These words of deepest sympathy are sent with the hope that, as time goes by, her cherished memories will help bring you inner peace, and make your loved one seem still very close to you.

May the memories that she left behind mean the most to you and live forever in your hearts.

Gus & Stephanie Washington

December 12, 2014

Lisa and Family,

May the love of your family and friends carry you through the loss of your beloved Mom.

Ya Grandson

December 12, 2014

WE LOVE U GRANDMA!

PAULA CUNNINGHAM-CARTER

December 12, 2014

MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW PUT GOD BLESS FIRST AND HE WILL SUPPLY YOUR EVERY NEED FROM THE CARTER AND CUNNINGHAM FAMILY

Anita Merchant

December 12, 2014

Myrna and Deirdre my prayers are with you and your family-God is able and will uphold you during this time. Prayers

Clarence Richardson

December 12, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family , Clarence Richardson Sheraton New Orleans.

December 12, 2014

Lisa and family, my heart aches for you. Remember that your loss is heaven's gain. You had a beautiful mother and experienced a wonderful life with her. God bless all of you in your time of sorrow. My sincerest condolences, Jeanne Chapman.

Betty Graves

December 12, 2014

Myrna & Dee,

My prayers are with both of you and your family. Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. As the days and weeks pass, and as you both return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Betty Graves - Friend and co-worker. Love you both.

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