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Lily Harper Obituary
Lily was born in Kansas on October 3, 1926. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs. She enjoyed breakfast at McElroy's of Ocean Springs, Thrift Stores and all her friends at the Villa Maria.
She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-three years, Oral Harper; grandson, Ryan Kirby and great-grandson, Seth Kirby.
She is survived by her daughter, Kay (Frank) Kirby of Ocean Springs; granddaughter, Kristina (David) Knickerbocker and great-grandson, Ethan Knickerbocker of Palm Bay, FL.
Funeral Services will be Monday, February 14, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, where friends may visit one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lily Harper
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February 12, 2011
Kay,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy on the death of your Mom. She was truly a wonderful woman & will always be in my memory along with your Dad. I am so very sorry.
Helene Knesel
Villa Maria
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
February 12, 2011
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
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