Shelia Harper Obituary
We announce the death of Shelia Harper of Louisville, Kentucky, who passed away on September 24, 2026, at the age of 80. Shelia will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shelia Harper to pay them a last tribute.
Shelia will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Shelia will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Shelia’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cyril Mays and Eliza Lillian Bradshaw Mays; her husband Paul Harper; and her sisters, Cyrilie Haeberlin and Dana "Boo" Mays.
She is survived by: her children, George Harper (Sarah) of Indianapolis, IN, Dana Harper of Vine Grove, KY, David Harper (Robin) of Brandenburg, KY and Jack Harper (Jennifer) of Vine Grove. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 27th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home (198 Lawrence St, Brandenburg, KY 40108). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 27th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Chapel of Bruington- Jenkins (198 Lawrence St, Brandenburg, KY 40108).
Burial will follow in Ekron Baptist Church Cemetery Expression of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Eastern Star Home, in Louisville. (923 Eastern Star Ct, Louisville, KY 40204).
