Freda Harper Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on July 18, 2025, Freda Harper of Grenada, Mississippi passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her brother Bob Abel; her parents, MayBell Abel and John Beck; her husband Billy H. Harper; her son Gary Harper; her daughter-in-law Linda Harper; her stepfather Edgar Abel; her siblings, Joe, Glenn and Ena; and her granddaughter Tracy Lynn Harper.
She is survived by: her daughter Marsha Smith (Art) of McGregor, MN; her grandchildren, Drew Smith of McGregor, MN, Corey Smith (Bethany) of Falcon Heights, MN, Brad Smith of Austin, TX, Dennis Harper (Lisa) and Rachel McCaulla (Will); her great grandchildren, Austin Wilbourn, Harley Harper, Teddy Smith, Franky Smith and Benji Smith; and her siblings-in-law, Bobby Harper (Josephine), Patricia Abel, Sally Harper and Geneva Harper. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
While raising two children she chaired annual fundraisers for the American Heart Association, the Cancer Association, along with various committees at church and her children's school.
