Martha Jane Harper Obituary
In loving memory of Martha Jane Harper (Cairo, West Virginia), who departed this world on May 8, 2025 at the age of 84. Martha Jane leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Martha Jane Harper to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Malson and Mabel Malson (Shields) of Racy; her husband Roy Harper; her daughter Kelly Taylor; her daughter-in-law Ali Harper; and her siblings, Tom Malson, Steve Malson, Ted Malson, Sharon Wilson and Shirley Macri.
She is survived by: her children, Craig Harper of Murphytown, Jeff Harper (Teresa) of Little Hocking, Chris Harper (Melinda) of Nutter Farm and Jill McDonald (Gary) of Parkersburg; her grandchildren, Angie McFarland (Jim), Zachary Harper (Chelsea), Robert Wagner (Patricia), Amy Nichols (Scott), Dillon Carden (Hannah), Garret Carden, Zane Carden, Shelby Richardson (Will), Tyler Shank (Amanda), Jared Shank (Kristin), Emma Harper and Sara Harper; her great grandchildren, Addie McFarland, Owen McFarland, Timothy Wagner, Jade Nichols, Eleni Carden, Eliana Harper, Amelia Harper, Lincoln Richardson, Kennedy Richardson, Kiara Shank, Kaiya Shank, Braxton Shank, Deveny Shank and Asher Shank; and her siblings, Jo Flesher (Jack), Patty Lambert and Bob Malson. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Donations can be made to the Terry Cemetery for upkeep, c/o Melissa Nichols, 6706 Glendale Road, Cairo, WV 26337 or to the Ritchie County Library.
