Linda Harper

Linda J. Harper, 51, of Park Hills, Mo., passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington, Mo.

She was born Jan. 28, 1962, in St. Louis, daughter of Lawrence and Madeline DeClue.

Linda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband, William R. Harper of Park Hills; her father of Park Hills; father- and mother-in-law, Robert and Evelyn Harper of Jackson; three children, Chris (Jessica) Harper, Amy Harper and Jason Harper; nine grandchildren, Justin, Brendan, Chelsea, Peyton, Hayden, Nevacha, Kydyn, Paige and Gabe; two brothers, Daniel and Johnny DeClue; and three sisters, Christy Holt, Lisa Brady and Larri Laughlin.

She was preceded in death by her mother and a brother, Larry DeClue.

A memorial service was held March 26, 2013, at C.Z. Boyer and Son Chapel in Desloge, Mo.

Announcement courtesy of McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.