Barbara Harper

Ms. Barbara Harper, 79, of Danville, Virginia passed away January 4, 2022 at SOVAH Health in Danville.

She was born June 1, 1942 to the late William and Annie Pearl Law Tarpley in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

She was married to Roosevelt Harper who predeceased her.

She graduated from Southside High School in 1960 and later graduated from Kingsboro Community College, Brooklyn, New York where she received her Associate Degree in Nursing.

She was a member of Tarpley❜s Chapel Baptist Church, Dry Fork, VA, where she was member of the Usher Ministry, Bible Study, Sunday School and Funeral Support Ministry.

Survivors include one step-son Ricardo L. Harper; seven sisters, Martha L. Waller, Tiny Williams (Authur), Ruby Ralley, Sylvia Crawley, Pastor Joan T. Robinson, Della D. Millner, Remonia Guthrie (Leon); brother-in-law Earnest Madison; one aunt, Mattie Cabell (Rev. James); two uncles, Floyd Breedlove (Vera) and Albert White; other relatives and friends.

Graveside service for Mrs. Harper will be Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 12 noon in Tarpley Chapel Church Cemetery by Rev. Robert L. Devins.

Viewing will be Friday, January 7, 2022 from 3-4 p.m. for family only and 4-5 p.m. for the public.

MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SERVICES AND SOCIAL DISTANCE IS ENFORCED.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Harper family.

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