Berniece Harper

Obituary of Berniece Harper

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Our dear mother and grandmother, Berniece Harper, passed away on Thursday evening, January 5, 2023, at the age of 99 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, who was always there when we needed her. She was born August 4, 1923 to Neela (Travis) Triplett and Roy Triplett in Stoddard County, MO. She married John “Jay” Harper on December 10, 1940 in Bloomfield, MO. They were happily married for 64 years. Berniece was a kind and talented chef and seamstress. She had a strong faith in the Lord and loved her family deeply. She and her husband built and operated The Spring Air Café and Motel in Raymond, IL for many years. Their success was evident with their business; there was always a constant demand for her wonderful pies. She was a member of Carlinville First Church. Visitation will be held, Wednesday, January 11, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:00am at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville, IL. Funeral Services will take place afterwards, 11:00AM on Wednesday at the Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Schmidt officiating. Burial will be in Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery in Carlinville, IL. Berniece was preceded in death by her husband John Harper, her daughter, Bonnie Frazier of Carlinville, her son-in-law Charlie Frazier. She is survived by her children William (Karen) Harper of Carlinville and Barbara (John) Charnisky of Edwardsville. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Renee (Frazier) Sheedy, Dana (Frazier) Niehaus, Lisa (Charnisky) Strader, Krista (Charnisky) Capron, Michael Charnisky, Jennifer (Harper) Vespa, and Rachel (Harper) Bouillon. She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren. Memorials may be directed to Shriner's Hospital, Carlinville Food Pantry or Carlinville First Church. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.
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Wednesday
11
January

Visitation 1

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Davis-Anderson Funeral Home
Address not given
Carlinville, Illinois, United States
Wednesday
11
January

Service Information

11:00 am
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Davis-Anderson Funeral Home
Address not given
Carlinville, Illinois, United States

Interment Information

Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery
Rt. 4 South
Carlinville, Illinois, United States
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