Patricia G. Harper's Obituary
Patricia "Pat" G. Harper (Anderson), 79, of St. Louis, Mo, passed away peacefully April 10, 2023 at her daughter's home surrounded by those she loved, including her beloved dog, Carnie.
Pat was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in San Francisco; California on April 5, 1944 to parents Patricia June and Virgil Ugene Anderson. She attended Roosevelt High School in South St. Louis before working in the dietary dept. of St. John's Hospital. She married Robert E. Harper on January 30, 1974 and they relocated to Festus, Mo, where she later became a stay at home mom to their only daughter, Victoria Harper. During her early years in Festus, she become actively involved in Welcome Wagon, to which she made many friends. Always known for her
fashion and style, she participated in several fashion shows in the area that were featured in the local newspaper. Pat was an avid walker, bowler, pinochle player, and animal lover. She had a great sense of humor that carried her through many good and bad times. She enjoyed
being a great aunt and grandmother most of all and made sure to always send cards out for birthdays, graduations, and holidays.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandmother Clara La Roche, and ex-husband Robert E. Harper.
Pat is survived by her daughter Victoria Harper (Christopher Retzer) of St. Louis, MO, Granddaughter Myla Harper, her along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held of Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 12 noon at Hillcrest Abbey New Chapel, 3211 Sublette Ave. St. Louis, Missouri, 63139. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
Pat's urn will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Abbey Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to the Bob Barczewski Patient Care Fund at the Division of Oncology, MSC 1082-414-2555, Washington University 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130 or online at giving.wustl.edu/patientcare. Please indicate the gift is in memory of Patricia Harper by writing a memo on your check.
The family of Patricia wishes to thank BJC Hospice and Karole Albach for all the time they spent with Pat, and the care they gave during the last moments of her life.
Memorial Services provided by Hughes Funeral Alternatives, LLC in St. Louis, Missouri. Friends and family can sign an online guestbook at www.HughesFuneralAlternatives.com
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