Isabel Limer Harper

Isabel Limer Harper, 91, of Rocky Mount, NC passed away on October 17, 2013. Isabel was born in Warren County on January 7, 1922 to the late Osborne Marion and Emma Tharrington Limer. She was married to the late Frank Lester Harper. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tom Limer and sister, Irma Rideout. She is survived by her sons, John O. Harper and wife Lorraine W. Harper of Rocky Mount; Dr. Frank D. Harper of Neenah, WI; granddaughter, Dr. Heather H. Jones, and husband, Grant Jones of Winterville, NC; grandson, Jeremy Harper of Raleigh, NC; great-grandson, Ian Jones of Winterville, NC; great-granddaughter, Geneva Jones of Winterville, NC; brother, William Limer of Roswell, GA; sister, Emma Jane Rule of Tulsa, OK. Isabel was a self-employed bookkeeper for several local small businesses and ran an income tax service from her home office. Isabel enjoyed bookkeeping and working with figures. She enjoyed singing in the choir at Proctors Chapel Baptist Church and was a church clerk for 44 years. She was also fond of gardening and traveling. The family will receive friends and relatives from 7:00 - 9:00pm on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Proctors Chapel Baptist Church on Old Wilson Road. A service to honor Isabels life will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Proctors Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Walt Cooper and Rev. Royce Williams officiating. The family wishes to express deep appreciation to Isabels caregiver and friend, Barbara Godwin, who provided care and companionship during the last seven years of her life. Also, thank you to Doretha, Estelle and Teresa for their care during the last several months of her life as her health declined and to Nash Hospice for care and support during the last weeks of her life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Proctors Chapel Baptist Church. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Location Not Available Saturday 10/19, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Service Location Not Available Sunday 10/20, 2:00 pm