DECATUR, GA. – Ellie Wier Harper, 85, entered into rest Thursday, October 30, 2014.
Mrs. Harper was born in Jefferson, the daughter of the late Henry T.C. Wier and Nina Eckles Wier. She was a member of Avondale Estates First Baptist Church, retired from the DeKalb County School System, enjoyed working with her church, traveling with her family, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Harper was preceded by her husband, Lewis Harper; brothers Paul Wier, Alfred Wier and his wife, Barbara; and sister, Irene Howington and her husband, Bill.
Survivors include two loving children, a son, Gene Harper and his wife, Karen, Stone Mountain, and daughter, Nina Harper, Decatur.; brother, Gilbert Wier and his wife, Martha Sue, Jefferson; sisters, Lavenia W. Hall and her husband, T.O., and Carolyn W. Thurmond and her husband, Claudius, Jefferson; and three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Katherine and Andrew.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 2, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Tommy Lankford officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Park in Commerce. Nephews honored as pallbearers were Phil Thurmond, Doug Thurmond, Danny Wier, David Wier, Dwight Wier and William Howington.
Memorials may be made to Avondale Estates First Baptist Church, 47 Covington Rd., Avondale Estates, GA 30002.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com