Carol Jean Harper, 78, of Bergton, passed away January 26, 2023 at her home.

She was born July 23, 1944 in Harrisonburg and was a daughter to the late Jason and Amy Crawford Southerly.

She retired from the food wholesale industry.  Carol enjoyed flowers, camping, planting and attending to flower beds, and spending time with her family.  She was a member of the Mathias Church of the Brethren.

She is survived by her companion and husband of 48 years, Dale Harper.

Also surviving are three daughters; Teresa Stetson and husband Colin, of Port Republic, Lena Kline and companion Chris Brown, of Luray, Melissa Knight and husband Preston, of Elkton, one son; Bryan Harper, of Bergton, eight grandchildren; Jason Ettinger and wife Sherre, Daniel Pultz, Bailey Kline, Kaygen and Kynlie Knight, Kaleigh, Cassidy, and Abby Harper, one great grandson; Liam Ettinger, a daughter-in-law; Heather Harper, and her companion animals; Hattie and Olivia.

Pastor's Robert Curns and Glen Turner will conduct a funeral service Tuesday 11 AM at the Mathais Church of the Brethren.  Burial will follow at Caplinger Cemetery in Criders.

The family will receive friends Monday from 6-8 PM at the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.  Friends may visit the funeral home Sunday from 9 AM- 7 PM and anytime after 9 AM Monday.