Mary Ellen Harding Obituary
The memory of Mary Ellen Harding of Harper, Kansas, born in Wellington, Kansas, who passed away on October 16, 2025 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ellen Harding to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Chester Babcock and Dorothy Babcock (Carter); and her brother Dave. She is survived by: her daughter Desiree Barker (Eric) of Harper; her grandchildren, Derick Barker of Hutchinson, Codie Barker (Katlyne) of Haven, Kansas and Peyton Snodgrass (Nick) of Harper; her great grandchildren, Kasen Snodgrass, Damian Barker and Riley Snodgrass; her husband Joe Harding; her brother Rob (Michelle Babcock); and her sister-in-law Carol Babcock. She is also survived by numerous relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Prairie Rose Funeral Home (613 W 14th St, Harper, KS 67058). A reception will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 2:30 PM and at 3:00 PM at the Harper Masonic Lodge (913 W Main St, Harper, KS 67058).