Barbara Raper Obituary
The world bids farewell to Barbara Raper (Sparta, Tennessee), departing on September 12, 2025 at the age of 72. Barbara leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Erby Hutchings and Estelle Hutchings; and her brother James Hutchings. She is survived by: her husband Bennie Raper; her sons, Greg Brock, Levi Raper (Mandy), Erik Raper and Kirk Raper (Hilary); her siblings, Shirley Hickey (James) and Don Hutchings (Peggy); and her grandchildren, Lydia, Lizzy, Camilla, Judah and Olive.
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 14th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Oak Lawn Funeral Home (1786 Smithville Hwy, Sparta, TN 38583). A funeral service was held on Sunday, September 14th 2025 at 4:00 PM and at 5:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Barbara's memory to Turning Point USA online at donate.tpusa.com.
