Janie Carol Harper

Janie Carol Harper, 88, died on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

Born on February 8, 1937, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, to the late Wortham Presley and the late Gertie Evelyn Davis.

Janie was 73 years old when she retired as Quality Control Manager from S & R Global in Ripley, Tennessee, where she worked with dedication and pride.

She was truly the matriarch of her family. Her greatest joy came from the times spent with her loved ones. Her eyes would light up the moment her grandchildren and great-grandchildren entered the room, and she rarely missed the chance to be present at their games, school events, or activities. Among her fondest memories were the large Sunday family dinners of years past—times filled with laughter, togetherness, and her unforgettable cooking.

Known for her good old-fashioned country meals, Janie had a special gift in the kitchen. Her chocolate pie was a family favorite and a treasured tradition at many gatherings. Known for her good old-fashioned country meals, Janie had a special gift in the kitchen. Her chocolate pie was a family favorite and a treasured tradition at many gatherings. When not cooking in her own kitchen, she loved visiting Reelfoot Lake and enjoying a good fish supper.

 Beyond her love of family and food, Janie found joy in music of all kinds, especially gospel and country. She was a woman of faith who enjoyed watching preaching on television, and she held a deep admiration for Billy Graham.

Funeral services for Mrs. Harper will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 29, 2025, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Mrs. Amy Presley. Interment will follow in Mayfield Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Harper will be held on Friday from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home.

She leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Douglas Wade Harper of Dyersburg, Tennessee' two daughters, Judy Carol Robertson of New Tazewell, Tennessee and Kathy Ann Eudaley of Dyersburg, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Eric Patterson (Brittney) and Adam Patterson (Jill) ; three great-grandchildren, Landon Patterson, Liam Patterson and Cade Patterson and step-grandchild, Braylee Butterworth.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Fern Tucker and Doris Presley and three brothers, Don Presley, Gene Presley and Bill Presley.

Honoring Mrs. Harper as pallbearers will be family and friends.

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