Barbara Mae (Edmonds) Harper, 71, of North Kansas City, was killed on January 16, 2019. Visitation will be held at 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 NE Vivion Road, Kansas City, MO 64119. Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 25, 2019 at McGilley Antioch Chapel.
Barbara was born in 1947 in Miami, Florida, daughter of William T. Edmonds, Sr. and Johnnie Mae (Neyland) Edmonds. She graduated in 1966 from Jesse H Jones High School in Houston, TX. She lived in Irving, TX, Ypsilanti, MI, Ann Arbor, MI and Riverside, MO.
Barbara was married to Gary L Harper. She is survived by her daughter Jill M (Harper) Harding, son Clifford R Harper, grandsons Brandon J Harper, Haiden L Harding and Nolan J First; brothers William T (Mary Beth Sefton ) Edmonds, Jr and John S (Michele O)Edmonds; brothers-in-law Larry L (Marilyn) Harper and Donald J Sutton; sister-In-law Donna Kay Weaver; great-grandson 1, expected grandchild 1, many loved nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents William T. Edmonds, Sr. and Johnnie Mae (Neyland) Edmonds and sister-in-law Paula Jean (Harper) Sutton.
Barbara was employed by the United States Postal Service, since February 15, 1986. She was killed during her drive home from the Post Office after working the night shift. Fast action and cameras allowed the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department to catch the suspect.
The family would like to offer thanks to Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department.
Family request in lieu of flowers please make donations to In Touch Ministries or City Union Mission or a charity of your choice.
