Belinda Harper's Obituary
Belinda Ruth Harper 65, of Marshall, died Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Mar-Saline Manor in Marshall. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 24 at Powerhouse Ministries located at 263 West Morgan Street in Marshall (660) 886-8510. A reception will be held at Indian Foothills Park in Marshall after the service.
Belinda was born January 20, 1949 in Yuma Arizona to Lee Roy and Fern Slee. She resided her earlier years in Brunswick Missouri with her parents and three sisters. She lived a short time in Slater and finally moved to Marshall where she remained the rest of her years. Her loving, caring heart led her to employment in the healthcare industry filling several positions including Direct-care Assistant, Personal Home Care Aide, Cook, and Housekeeper. Her passions were cooking, music, her children and grandchildren, and being the loving, guiding, and supportive “Momma Belinda” to everyone.
Belinda is survived her companion of 37 years, Chauncey Jackson of Marshall and by four daughters and two sons; Dana Naylor of Columbia, Angela Harper of Marshall, Timothy Harper of Marshall, Telly Harper of Hamilton, Tisha Harper of Marshall, and Kayla Harper-Grimes of Sedalia. She is also survived by three sisters; Claudean Mosley of Lincoln, CA, Barbara Abernathy of Columbia, MO, and Lavona Miller of Liberty, MO. She is also survived by her blessings, her 22 grandchildren.
Condolences or contributions for the memorial service can be sent to the Harper family at 1303 South Grant Avenue in Marshall, MO 65340. The family would like to send a special thank you to Fitzgibbon Mary Montgomery Hospice for the love and care of Belinda and family, H.T. May and Son Funeral Home and Stevie Hockaday for their support and Powerhouse Ministries for the use of their facilities and services.
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?” John 11:25-26.
Three words to describe Belinda’s life are love, happiness, and family. Spread LOVE to everyone everywhere you go and let no one come to you without leaving happier. Now and then, it is good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy, as HAPPINESS is the purpose of life. Other things may change, but we always start and end with FAMILY.
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