Frances Smith Harper Obituary
Frances Smith Harper (Pickens, South Carolina), born on January 8, 1936, passed away on October 10, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Frances Smith Harper to show support.
Frances leaves behind cherished memories for friends, family, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Frances’s life was marked by connections and experiences that touched those around her. Though she is no longer with us, the moments shared, the laughter, and the support she offered will continue to resonate. All who knew Frances will carry forward her memory in their hearts.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Oscar Leard Smith and Bessie Ruth Cooper Smith; husband: Hovey Lee Harper; children: Stanley Harper (Evelyn), David Harper (Kerry), and Patsy Looper (Ken); grandchildren: Matthew Harper (Meredith), Morgan McKenzie (Ian), Candice Heatherly (Drew), Whitney Looper, Emily Rochester (Jay), and Rebecca Brown (Josh); great-grandchildren: Abbie Olson, Laikyn Harper, Gentry McKenzie, Nolan McKenzie, Myles Heatherly, Hovey Heatherly, Isaac Rochester, Carlyle Rochester, Jeremiah Rochester, Gates Rochester, and Landon Brown; siblings: Doris Smith, Rondald Smith (Ester), and Wayne Smith (Brenda); predeceased siblings: Marvin Smith, JR Smith, Charles Smith, Kenneth Smith Sr, Mildred Gilstrap, Bessie Hawkins, and Helen Moore; caregivers: Jeremy, Jordan, and Levi; and many family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Cannon Mountain Baptist Church (302 Woodlane Dr, Pickens, SC 29671). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 at the Hillcrest Memorial Park (2410 Gentry Memorial Hwy, Pickens, SC 29671).
