Ms. Raper was born October 7, 1965, in Ashland, Kentucky. A daughter of the late Eddie Joe Gillian and Lynda Jane Lynch.
Ms. Raper, with her family, moved to Jackson in 1973, where she attended Jackson Public Schools.
She was a caregiver most of her life, working the last 9 years for a very special patient and friend, Ms. Gayle Martin, whom she loved dearly.
Her hobbies were reading, cooking, baking, interior design, online shopping, crafting, catering, and decorating for events and holidays. She loved good food and socializing. She lived for family get togethers and playing games. Her laugh was infectious, her smile would light up a room, and anytime spent with her grandsons was a highlight of her life.
Ms. Raper was preceded in death by her loving stepfather, Thomas Tolar; and her sister and best friend, Trina Mason.
She is survived by her husband, Kendall Raper; mother, Lynda Tolar; daughter, Chelsea McClanahan (Randall); three grandsons that she loved with her whole heart and affectionately called "her babies", Zeke McClanahan, Braedyn McClanahan, and Carter Miles; brothers, Gary Gillian (Janice), and Richard Gillian; stepchildren, Ariana "A.J." and Charlie Raper; and a life-long friend that was very special to her, Alan Kane; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held from 11:00am until 1:00pm on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. A Celebration of Remembrance Service will follow at 1:00pm.
