DORIS ANN HARPER's Obituary
Doris Ann Harper, of Millsboro, DE passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013. She was 71 years old. Mrs. Harper was born on August 4, 1941 in Dover, DE to the late Charles Edward and Ada Pearl Gibson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by siblings Bill Gibson, Leola Baynard, Alice Bemby and Harriet Fisher. She was a homemaker. In addition to taking care of her own family, she was a foster mother for the State of Delaware and raised at least 50 kids over the years. She was a strong willed woman who loved life, flowers, cooking and food. She enjoyed watching soap operas. She is survived by her husband, William frank Harper of Millsboro; two daughters, Leola Harper and her husband John Ryden of Dover; and Jocelyn Harper of Lewes; a sister, Emily Freeman of Star Hill, DE; seven grandchildren, Paige, Jenna, Aimberlyn, Samuel, Heaven, Alexander, and Mia; and one great granddaughter, Paris. She is also survived my many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A viewing will be held at 12 Noon - 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966, with a graveside service beginning at 1:30 PM at Henlopen Memorial Park, Rt. 1, Milton, DE 19968. Letters of condolence may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com
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