Hazel Gladys Harper

Hazel Gladys Harper, 99, of Omaha, passed away at her home on Monday, October 31, 2011, 6:35 a.m. She was born on September 2, 1912 in Bellmont, Ill., the daughter of Harm J. And Molly (Parmenter) Meyer. Hazel married Luther Sherman Harper on November 26, 1936 at the Omaha Methodist Church. Luther preceded her death on July 17, 1991. Hazel was a well known resident of Omaha and was a piano and organ teacher for many years. She was a fifty member of the order of Eastern Star May Chapter in Norris City; member of the Omaha Home Extension and Omaha Senior Citizens, Baptist Aid Society and Omaha Methodist Church. Hazel is survived by her son-in-law John J. Starrett of Memphis, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Warren J. Meyer; and her daughter, Marilyn Sue Starrett. Visitation for Hazel will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Chapel in Omaha. Funeral services will be on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 10 a.m. Burial will be at the Palestine Two Cemetery near Omaha. Internet condolences may be made at the website, www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com.