Frances Harper Obituary
The passing of Frances Harper of Joliet, Illinois occurred on June 19, 2026. Frances, born on December 30, 1933 in Patterson, Arkansas, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Shade Chestnut and Elnonia Chestnut (Elston); and her husband Oliver Sr.. She is survived by: her children, Joyce Jeffries (Michael) of Los Angeles, CA, Olivia Thompson of Atlanta, GA, Oliver Jr. Harper (Reaneat) of Shorewood, IL and Katrina O'Hare (David) of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; her grandchildren, Aletha Haper of Joliet, IL, Tashana Cephas of Atlanta, GA, Terence Harper of Shorewood, IL, Torrea Robbins (Robert) of Dallas, TX, Cheyenne Strother of Los Angeles, CA and Micah Cooke of Colorado Springs, CO; her siblings, Naomi Trapp of Cleveland and John E. Chestnut of Augusta; and her sister-in-law Elsie Chestnut (John E.). She is also survived by 7 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
