Obituary and Funeral Arrangements for Latriece Harper
December 17, 2009
Latriece (”Bubbe”) Harper returned home to be with our Lord December 16, 2009. She left this earth as Father Chip and Christie held her hand and worshipped. She was a woman of great faith and spread joy and inspiration among all who loved her, which includes everyone blessed to know her.
Visitation and Funeral Schedule and Directions
Visitation Friday, December 18th, 6-8 PM at Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 North Loop 1604 East, 210-495-8221.
Details and map at porterloring.com.
Memorial services Saturday, December 19th at 10 AM at All Saints Anglican Church, 11122 Link Dr, 210-344-1920.
Interment immediately following the service at Glen Rest Cemetery in Kerrville.
Directions to Glen Rest Cemetery
Reception following interment at St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, 2015 Singing Wind Dr, Kerrville, TX.
Church Web site
Map to St. Michael & All Angels
Obituary
Latriece Harper, 88, passed into our Lord’s undiluted presence December 16, 2009. Born the eldest of nine children, November 6th 1921, in Benjamin, Texas, to Eber and Thelma Rutledge, she married CB Harper in Knox City, Texas, December 9th, 1936. Preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 51 years, she is survived by her loving children, Anita Sue Harper Furr and her husband Ray; Virginia Lee Harper Gazlay and her husband Stephen; and Charles Bruce (Chip) Harper and his wife, Christie. She had seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
A businesswoman and involved mother, Latriece was known for her work ethic and energy at business, at home or in her Faith—more than once being compared to the “Proverbs 31 woman.” Retiring from business life in 1975, she became very active in Women’s Aglow Fellowship–a Christian women’s ministry–where she served in leadership capacities at the city, area, and state levels. She was a much-sought speaker and women’s spiritual counselor, bringing a deep personal Faith and a commanding knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, along with a rock-solid West Texas common sense to nearly any situation.
In her latter years, she became a familiar fixture among the parish community at All Saints, where they affectionately called her “Bubbe,” a nickname her family called her—the Yiddish term for “grandmother.” A loving mother and giving, Godly woman, “Bubbe” touched thousands of lives for the Lord and will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew her.
Remember thy servant Latriece, O Lord, according to the favor which thou bearest unto thy people, and grant that, increasing in knowledge and love of thee, she may go from strength to strength, in the life of perfect service, in thy heavenly kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost ever, one God, world without end. Amen.
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Latriece Harper was my aunt and was very much loved within our family. She was a prayer warrior that could be counted on. She was a wisdom giver that enriched our lives. She was a ministry leader that was greatly used by our Lord. She was loyal in her love of God and family and made herself always available when a need arose. Even in recent months, she called to encourage and counsel family members.
We praise God that she she is worshipping at the feet of Jesus today but will sorely miss her.
We are unable to attend her services but lift her family up in prayer and are so thankful that God allowed someone so special to be a part of our lives.
Great Aunt Trecy was a beautiful soul. I wish very much that I could be there this weekend, as does most of our family. Even though we are not able to be there, there has not been one moment that her or any of the family has not been thought of during days gone or coming. I will very much miss our little conversations that we had on the phone when she would call the house to speak with my grandmother (Glenda Martin). She was so charismatic, and down to earth. I loved how she would tell you just how it was, even if it was something you didn’t want to hear. I know that the lord hears each of our prayers, but I always felt that her prayers were just a little closer to God somehow. For that reason, so many of us would ask her to pray for us when we were troubled with illness or the difficulties of this world. I will truly miss her with all of my heart.
Mom’s memorial page is at http://obit.porterloring.com/obitdisplay.html?id=736552&clientid=porterloring
My condolences to you upon the loss of your mother. I was sorry to see the news online. She’ll never leave you, she’ll be in your heart with all the wonderful memories you shared. She’s with the Lord now and rejoicing. May the Lord be with you and your family at this difficult time.
I loved Aunt Trecy very much! I desperatelywanted to fly out to Texas for her funeral but I could not cover my shift t the hospital. I am so sorry.
I used to visit my Great Aunt Trecy in Kerrville when I was just a little kid. I loved going to her house and playing with her little shelty. My Nana (her sister Nancy) would take me to visit, and even as a child I could see the special bond they had as sisters. Aunt Trecy was such a sweet woman, and I always had such a blast at her house. It seemed like she always went out of her way to make sure I had a good time, and some of my earliest childhood memories are those of Aunt Trecy’s house. I got a letter from her just a few months ago after the birth of my daughter, and I’m very grateful to have it. I want my daughter to know what a great GREAT aunt she had! We’ll miss her so much, but she made it just in time for the biggest birthday party of the year up there! She was always a blast when I was with her, so I know they’ll enjoy having her up there.
My Mom was a woman with very much character and Christian virtues. She loved Jesus and He anointed her greatly when she loved on people or prayed for them. She has left a treasure on this earth in her children and grand-children, sisters and brothers. I will miss her until I see her again. I know she is having a blast in heaven – probably has seen Jesus and the Father. Heaven is richer to have her.