IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Rosemary

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Harper

Oct 29, 1931 — Oct 13, 2025

Obituary

Rosemary Harper of Greenville, Texas went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, October 13, 2025, in Greenville, Texas. A memorial service will be held at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, 6801 Wesley Street, Greenville, Texas 75402 on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2 p.m. with visitation preceding at 1:00 p.m. Rosemary was born on October 29, 1931, in Raymondville, Texas to Jack and Elsie Allen Fuller. She married Ralph Sterling Harper on August 9, 1952, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ralph passed away on February 14, 2023. They were married for 70 years. Surviving are her three children and their spouses, Sherry and Doug Latimer of Greenville, Texas, Larry and Grace Harper of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, and Tammy and David Layman of Crowley, Texas; Grandchildren: Kelly Latimer Sass and husband Charles, Daniel and wife Lee Ann Latimer, Julie Latimer Koeneman and husband Nate, Shannon Harper Dorman and her husband Robert, Sarah Harper Dell and her husband Paul, Chris Harper and his wife Rebekah, Laura Harper, Nolan Harper and his wife Emily, and Shawn Harper, Jami Layman Alkhayer and her husband Corban, Joni Layman Chastain and her husband Joel, Jaki Layman Rix and her husband Drew; Great-grandchildren: Logan Sass, Luke Sass, Lainey Sass, Madison Latimer, Grady Latimer, Lucy Koeneman, Levi Koeneman, Sterling Dorman, Roderick Dorman, Soha Dell, Avah Dell, Paisley Garica Dell, Elyas Dell, Alma Dell, Emma Harper, Addison Harper, Jaxson Harper, and Lexi Harper, Jessy Alkhayer, Maggy Alkhayer, Lilly Alkhayer, Jude Alkhayer, Oshi Chastain, Nikko Chastain, Ukiah Chastain, Barrett Rix, and Olivia Rix. Sister: Molly Stout, of Fredericksburg, Texas, Brother: Jerry Fuller and wife Sherry of Las Vegas, Nevada, and several beloved nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Deceased: Her husband, Ralph Harper; Her parents, Jack and Elsie Fuller, sister, Jackie Low, Grandchild Angel Latimer, and Great-Grandchild Sage Dell. In 1959, Rosemary and Ralph moved to Greenville, Texas from College Station, Texas A&M. Ralph was employed by L. G. Balfour Company/Taylor Publishing Company and worked for Joe Ramsey. Rosemary was a faithful charter member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Greenville, Texas since 1965. Besides teaching the Bible to young married women, she helped with enrolling babies in the cradle roll, volunteered for Vacation Bible School, Tools for School, Celebrate Recovery, Awana Program and a very active Greeter at the church. She was active in the Parent Teacher Association and was honored with a Texas and National Life Membership. She was active in YMCA membership drives and cancer drives. Rosemary went door to door to sell Worldbooks which resulted in being named an area manager for Field Enterprise Educational Corp (Worldbooks) for over fifteen years always encouraging education for young people. Rosemary openly lived her faith in Christ and shared with everyone she met. She wanted to make Heaven crowded. She always loved everyone, no matter who they were or their place in life. She looked for the best in people and desired for them to know Jesus. The family wishes to thank all of the workers at Countryside Senior Living in Greenville Texas, Family First Home Health, and Centric Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ridgecrest Baptist Church Benevolence Fund or the Ridgecrest Baptist Church Youth Program. Lynch Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Memorial Service Friday, October 17, 2025 2:00 PM Ridgecrest 6801 Wesley St Greenville,TX 75402 Visitation Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 PM Ridgecrest 6801 Wesley St Greenville,TX 75402

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