Mrs.Fannie Juanita Althea Harper Obituary in High Point at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Obituary For Mrs.Fannie Juanita Althea Harper

Mrs. Fannie Juanita Althea Boger Harper, 82, passed peacefully into our Lord’s eternal care on Sunday April 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 24, 1941 in Thomasville, NC. She was nurtured and raised by her Mother Mrs. Ella Hoskins Boger Eskridge, and loving stepfathers Benjamin Boger and Claude Eskridge who all preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother Eugene Boger. She was also nurtured as a young mother and wife by her loving in-laws, the late William and Dorothy Harper and was very close to the Harper side of her family as well where the love and companionship of her husband’s family was genuine. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Bettie Boger Spencer of High Point, NC, and Mrs. Pat Adderton of Manhattan, NY.

She graduated in 1961 from Church St. High School in Thomasville NC. It was there in 1957 where she met and fell in love with her classmate and future life partner at the age of 15, Ralph Harper who survives of the home. They were wed in holy matrimony on December 15, 1962 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Thomasville and after her husband’s military service and ensuing employment with the High Point Police Department they moved to High Point, NC in 1965, where she spent the remainder of her life helping to raise their six children.

She occasionally worked outside the home in medical care and as a textile worker, but as she and Ralph mutually agreed she spent the great majority of her life as a homemaker, being the “Proverbs 31” woman, mother, and wife that she always aspired to be, especially as Ralph’s vocation required extensive travel and odd hours.

Mrs. Harper placed her trust in Jesus at the tender age of 14, and lived for Christ until He welcomed her home. She grew up in Bethel Tabernacle Church in Thomasville, and helped serve in other churches of the Evangelical Holiness and Missionary Association, such as Scales Chapel in Winston-Salem, NC and Beulah Tabernacle in High Point. She served in many roles at the local church level as well as for the Association. Her testimony and boldness for Christ was proclaimed to just about everyone she met including neighbors, friends, and strangers. She proclaimed the Gospel message to her entire family in and outside of her household. Mrs. Harper facilitated many summer backyard Bible classes for the neighborhood youth in the areas of Willow Place and Five Points Neighborhoods, called Good News Clubs, affecting many today who credit her influence for their own Christian faith as adults. She even conducted biblical seminars and workshops at various conferences, including Cedine Bible Camp in Spring City Tennessee, teaching women and youth about living for Christ. After faithfully attending the family camps and women’s retreats for years and her nest emptied, she would along with Ralph volunteer for some 37 consecutive years at Cedine Bible Camp annually. Later in life she would also serve at Central Alliance Church and Life on Lexington, of High Point, and at the time of death was a member of Community Bible Church, where she was a faithful attendee until her physical condition kept her homebound.

In addition to her Husband and Sisters, She leaves to cherish her memory five sons and daughters-in-law; Martin (Angel) Harper of Winston-Salem, NC; Michael (Rosa) Harper of High Point NC; Mitchell (Jennifer) Harper of Las Vegas, NV; Milton (Serelda Lynn) Harper of High Point; Melvin (special companion Shalanda McRae) Harper of High Point; one Daughter and Full-time Caregiver Marsha Lynn Harper of the home, and Grandson and Caregiver Khalik Harper also of the home. The realities of life are not always perfect, yet Mrs. Harper loved and was equally loved by former daughters-in-law as well. Additionally, She is survived by 25 grandchildren, and 43 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Also cherishing her memory are three very close friends, Mrs. Ruth “Sis” Shavis of Thomasville, Mrs. Anne Brown of Charlotte, NC, and Mrs. Marylyn Barber of High Point.

The Homegoing Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Community Bible Church, 4125 Johnson St., High Point, NC 27265. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. and other times at the residence.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Cedine Bible Camp, Spring City TN, or Hospice Home at High Point.

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Dr. Vivian Barnette planted 5 trees in memory of Mrs.Fannie Juanita Althea Harper . - April 18, 2024

been a long 7 months , so many words & lost emotions. Just wish you didn't have to leave so early. why did god have to call you home ? I miss you forever keeping your name alive 🕊️🕊️💕

Happy heavenly Mother's Day grandma!🩵🕊️

Our Condolences to the Harper family as you yet again grieve the loss of your beloved one. Fannie was such a special jewel and will never be forgotten. Mr Harper you have a love story that will last forever in our lives. Rest in Paradise Fannie and a job Well Done!🕊️
Magaline Farabee Bowman & Family

Deborah McBee

To The Harper Family...My Deepest Condolences to The Family.... I didn't know Ms Harper... But I went to school with her Son Martin...May God Bless You And Keep You 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

I'm going to miss you Mother Harper whenever I saw you all I could do was smile because you were a joy to see and be around. I thank God and your children for allowing me to able to experience the love that you showed me. You will always be in my heart

Ralph and family, you have my condolences during your time of bereavement. Praying for you all. Jessie Hoover Leak

My deepest condolences to the extended Harper family. She is the mother of a friend of mine. I did not know Mrs. Harper but what a beautiful legacy of faith and love for Jesus and people.

I will love you forever. Thank you for your kindness and strength. Your love of God was truly inspiring.

Sending prayers and condolences to the family love Rosa Linton Ervin

To the entire Harper family Mrs Harper will truly be missed . She was a jewel to everyone on Willow Place. Everybody enjoyed the Bible study that we had at her home. She shared love for all children, not just her own. So many memories can't name them all I know that God has taken an angel in his arms and she will be at peace take your place Mrs. Harper and share the love with the other people up in heaven. Love, Debra Hoke Baker and Family.

Thinking of you at this time,"I would like to extend my deepest condolences on the passing of Mom Fannie." "You have my deepest sympathy."Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God bless this amazing family.
Anne Butler

my favorite memory with my grandma would have to be when she would sing Jesus loves me in the living room on the couch, she was so down to earth , the sweetest , most loving woman I could ever ask for I love you grandma rest easy!🥹🕊️💜

Miss Harper was such a sweet woman she always had kind words to say I met Miss Harper when I was around 6 years old when she came to pick me up for church she made me feel welcome whenever I will go to her home she was one of our neighborhood moms she would truly be missed we thank God for the time that he blessed us with her my prayers go out to the family thank you for sharing your mom to so many of us may God continue to bless each and every one of you God bless you as well Mr Harper I know this is hard on you as well not only was she your wife I'm sure your best friend your soulmate I will continue to pray for you that God help you through this and keep you strong God bless you my Harper family Renita Hamlin Williams

Our sincere condolences to the Harper Family. Mrs. Harper was a beautiful & sweet soul. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry & Faye Parker (4th & Barbee Street memories)

My deepest condolences to the Harper Family's. Praying From Mary Haney and Family

My deepest sympathy to the Harper Family Mary Haney & Family

My condolences goes out too the harpers family with deepest sympathy from the Littles family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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