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Author: Lace_Lynch
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On Monday, July 9, 2012, our precious heavenly Father opened his arms and embraced our
wonderful, beautiful, magnificent mother, Carrie Lee Harper into the gates of his royal
kingdom.
She was the last of six children born to Junie and Dollie Cathey in Wilsonville, Alabama.
She truly loved children.
She was a child care provider for almost 30 years with the Summit County, Ohio
Children's Home. She was known Honey by all her grandchildren.
She was educated by the Shelby County, Alabama and Akron, Ohio School System, graduating
from the Shelby County School System.
Carrie leaves behind a family that she truly loved to celebrate her life and continue her
legacy.
She was a faithful and devoted church member, choir member, and she served on the Nurses
Guild at the Greater Bethel Baptist Church for several years.
Preceded in death by Arthur Lee Harper, her beloved husband of 54 years; her beloved
brothers, R.C. (Bertha) Cathey, James Cathey; her beloved sisters, Willa Ree (Roman)
Benjamin, Ella Mae (Forrest) Carr, and Icylean (Bob) Wallace; she is survived by her
devoted sons, Zechary and Derrick Harper; her devoted daughter, Zemoria (Renard) Parnell;
grandchildren, Jocelyn (Maseo) Biggers, Jason, Jolicia, Zechary J.R., and Jina Harper,
Renzy (Shanté) Parnell, Remarr, Ryland and Rynell Parnell, Davina (Antonio) Preston,
Davonn, Zataviah, and Dallas Harper; great-grandchildren, Makaiah and Mason Biggers, Shawn
and Desmond Parnell, Antonio J.R., Megan Brenna, Xavier, and Trenton Preston;
sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Cathey, Louise Ford, and Betty Harper; and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
Calling hours will be a 11 a.m. to noon, with funeral service beginning at 12 Noon on
Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Greater Bethel Baptist Church, 404 S. Arlington St., Akron,
OHIO 44306, Pastor Melford Elliott officiating.
Interment at Mt. Peace Cemetery.
Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1151 Wyley Ave., Akron, OHIO 44306.
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