Elmira Elaine Harper

Elmira (Elaine) Harper was born January 22, 1953 to Pearlie and Alston Harper, Sr. in Columbus, OH. Elaine graduated from South High School, after which she began employment with the Franklin County Welfare Department. She retired after 30+ years of service. Elaine was baptized at an early age while attending Pilgrim Baptist Church, where she was a member for several years. Elaine enjoyed traveling and baking. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Pearlie and Alston Harper, Sr.; grandparents, Elmira Jones and David Hood; sisters, Jackie Collins and Brenda Drakeford. She leaves to cherish her memory; siblings, Alston Harper, Jr., Robert (LaTonia) Harper, Angela Crawford, and Jonathan Harper; special friend, Edward Shade; brother-in-law, John Drakeford; and a host of nieces, nephews and close family and friends