Christine Payne Harper, 84, passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2020.
Christine was born on August 18, 1935 in Rockingham County and was the daughter of the late Ralph O. and Nellie Sites Payne. She lived most of her entire life in Rockingham County.
On June 20, 1953, she married I. Edsel Harper, who preceded her in death on November 11, 2016.
She is survived by three sons, Gregory Harper and wife Kimberly; Gary Harper and wife Kimberly; and Gerald Harper and wife Laura all of Harrisonburg; a sister Arlene Rhodes of Harrisonburg; five sisters-in-law, Becky Payne of Martinsburg, WV; Ann Payne of Augusta County; Dorothy Payne of Harrisonburg; Mary Wheelbarger of Hinton; and Frances Jean Harper of Hinton. She loved her six grandchildren and two sons-in-law Rachel Butler and husband Mike; Rebekah Harper, Emily Shifflett and husband Timothy, Seth Harper, Sydney Harper, and Abby Harper; and a much anticipated great-granddaughter to be born, Dylon Alexis Butler. Christine had three very special caretakers during her last days, Wanda Rexrode, Karen Anderson, and Florentina Gonzalez.
Christine was preceded in death by four brothers, David, Boyd, Otho, and Howard.
Edsel and Christine owned and operated the Shannon Court Apartments. She was a member of the Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church.
Gerald Harper will conduct a memorial service Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall.
The body was cremated and the burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Choice Hospice, 1819 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Christine was born on August 18, 1935 in Rockingham County and was the daughter of the late Ralph O. and Nellie Sites Payne. She lived most of her entire life in Rockingham County.
On June 20, 1953, she married I. Edsel Harper, who preceded her in death on November 11, 2016.
She is survived by three sons, Gregory Harper and wife Kimberly; Gary Harper and wife Kimberly; and Gerald Harper and wife Laura all of Harrisonburg; a sister Arlene Rhodes of Harrisonburg; five sisters-in-law, Becky Payne of Martinsburg, WV; Ann Payne of Augusta County; Dorothy Payne of Harrisonburg; Mary Wheelbarger of Hinton; and Frances Jean Harper of Hinton. She loved her six grandchildren and two sons-in-law Rachel Butler and husband Mike; Rebekah Harper, Emily Shifflett and husband Timothy, Seth Harper, Sydney Harper, and Abby Harper; and a much anticipated great-granddaughter to be born, Dylon Alexis Butler. Christine had three very special caretakers during her last days, Wanda Rexrode, Karen Anderson, and Florentina Gonzalez.
Christine was preceded in death by four brothers, David, Boyd, Otho, and Howard.
Edsel and Christine owned and operated the Shannon Court Apartments. She was a member of the Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church.
Gerald Harper will conduct a memorial service Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall.
The body was cremated and the burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Choice Hospice, 1819 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Christine Payne Harper, 84, passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2020.
Christine was born on August 18, 1935 in Rockingham County and was the daughter of the late Ralph O. and Nellie Sites Payne. She lived most of her entire life in Rockingham County.
On June 20, 1953, she married I. Edsel Harper, who preceded her in death on November 11, 2016.
She is survived by three sons, Gregory Harper and wife Kimberly; Gary Harper and wife Kimberly; and Gerald Harper and wife Laura all of Harrisonburg; a sister Arlene Rhodes of Harrisonburg; five sisters-in-law, Becky Payne of Martinsburg, WV; Ann Payne of Augusta County; Dorothy Payne of Harrisonburg; Mary Wheelbarger of Hinton; and Frances Jean Harper of Hinton. She loved her six grandchildren and two sons-in-law Rachel Butler and husband Mike; Rebekah Harper, Emily Shifflett and husband Timothy, Seth Harper, Sydney Harper, and Abby Harper; and a much anticipated great-granddaughter to be born, Dylon Alexis Butler. Christine had three very special caretakers during her last days, Wanda Rexrode, Karen Anderson, and Florentina Gonzalez.
Christine was preceded in death by four brothers, David, Boyd, Otho, and Howard.
Edsel and Christine owned and operated the Shannon Court Apartments. She was a member of the Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church.
Gerald Harper will conduct a memorial service Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall.
The body was cremated and the burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Choice Hospice, 1819 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Christine was born on August 18, 1935 in Rockingham County and was the daughter of the late Ralph O. and Nellie Sites Payne. She lived most of her entire life in Rockingham County.
On June 20, 1953, she married I. Edsel Harper, who preceded her in death on November 11, 2016.
She is survived by three sons, Gregory Harper and wife Kimberly; Gary Harper and wife Kimberly; and Gerald Harper and wife Laura all of Harrisonburg; a sister Arlene Rhodes of Harrisonburg; five sisters-in-law, Becky Payne of Martinsburg, WV; Ann Payne of Augusta County; Dorothy Payne of Harrisonburg; Mary Wheelbarger of Hinton; and Frances Jean Harper of Hinton. She loved her six grandchildren and two sons-in-law Rachel Butler and husband Mike; Rebekah Harper, Emily Shifflett and husband Timothy, Seth Harper, Sydney Harper, and Abby Harper; and a much anticipated great-granddaughter to be born, Dylon Alexis Butler. Christine had three very special caretakers during her last days, Wanda Rexrode, Karen Anderson, and Florentina Gonzalez.
Christine was preceded in death by four brothers, David, Boyd, Otho, and Howard.
Edsel and Christine owned and operated the Shannon Court Apartments. She was a member of the Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church.
Gerald Harper will conduct a memorial service Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall.
The body was cremated and the burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Choice Hospice, 1819 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com
McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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