Thelina "Tina" Maye Harper

January 12, 1968, in Odessa, Texas to parents Arthur and Ella Barton.

Tina was born in Odessa, Texas, in high school she moved to Portland, Texas where she graduated in 1986. Tina later had two son’s, Wesley Forehand and Chad Forehand - two of her biggest

accomplishments in life. Years later, Tina met her husband Troy Harper and got married December 22, 2012. Their love was the most amazing thing anyone has ever seen she was the happiest she had ever been. She also gained another amazing gift - a stepson Jordan Harper.

Tina worked at Home Depot, AT&T, and other previous jobs where she brought hard work, dedication, and so many smiles to people’s faces. Unfortunately, due to health issues, she had to stop working. That is when she picked up the hobby of cooking and canning, were she made videos of amazing food, good laughs, and so many memories for her and her husband to enjoy.

Tina may be gone but her memories, laughter, and smiles will be forever remembered by many.

Tina is survived by her husband Troy Harper, sons Chad Forehand and Wesley Forehand, stepson Jordan Harper, daughter in law Rayette Zuniga, granddaughter Maddison Forehand , mother in law Norma Harper and father in law Lonnie Harper, sisters in law Phyllis Ancelot and Pam Bowman, brothers in law Larry Ancelot, Anthony Bowman and, Mike Harper, uncles Preston Butcher, Chris Born and, Ricky Harper, aunt Rebecca Born, nephews Trey and Dylan Zipprian, nieces Erica, Sheena and Dorothy Zipprian, great nephews Asher, Jax, Jasper, Adrik and, Kole Zipprian, brother Richard Barton.

She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Ella Barton, sister Cheryl Zipprian, brother Terry Barton and, brother-in-law Anthony Zipprian.

Although Tina may not be here with us today, she made sure she gave one more gift - the gift of life to those in need. She saved so many people in more ways than one.

Tina Harper's life will be celebrated at her funeral service which will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2PM. The visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1-2PM. Burial will follow the funeral service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

A reception will be held at the Harper home at

4350 McFarland Circle, Orange TX 77632.

If everyone can wear a pop of purple to remember her by, it will be much appreciated.