Marie Ann Harper

Marie Ann Harper, 66, of Monett, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 while at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. She was born in Salinas, Calif. on June 18, 1955; the daughter of JoAnn (Bricker) Walkup and the late Benny Walkup. She was united in marriage on Nov. 21, 1980 in California to Richard Harper; he preceded her in death on Sept. 1, 2012.
She was a retired teacher from Berean Christian Academy in Monett.
Harper is survived by her mother; JoAnn Walkup of Monett; three sons, Rodney Baxman of Santa Rosa, Calif., Eric Harper of Newberry Springs, Calif., and Justin Harper of Republic; four daughters: Wendy Harvey of Monett, Mysty Withnell of Frontnac, Kan., Becky Duell of Sugar Creek, Calif., and Kayla Harper of Hot Springs, Ark.; two brothers: Rick Walkup of Monett, and Benpaul Walkup of Merrillville, Ind.; three sisters; Sarah Tauai of Justin, Texas, Carol Walkup of Marionville, and Gay Ruth Houts of Sarcoxie; 24 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial services are incomplete at this time and will be released upon completion.
Memorial donations for Harper may be made to the Berean Christian Academy in care of the Funeral Home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett.