Josie Harper
Josie Harper, 58, of Nederland, died Friday, October 15, 2021, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. She was born July 7, 1963, in Mathis, to Paula Olivares Garcia and Jose G. Garcia, Jr.
Josie was employed with Carl Johnson’s Florist company for fifteen years. Her faith was the most important thing to her. She enjoyed baking cakes and cooking, crafting and sewing, and making floral arrangements. Josie was the type of person that never met a stranger. She was a true caregiver to all. Above all else, she cherished her family and loved being “Lita” to her grandchildren.
Survivors include her parents, Paula and Jose Garcia; husband, Ricky Harper, of Nederland; children, Johnika Seals and husband, Louis, of Temecula, California; John Paul Sanders and wife, Britney, of Livingston; Joshua Sanders and wife, Felicia, of Livingston; Halasi Harper and fiancé, Colton Matt, of Nederland; and Makaley Halliburton and husband, Dillan, of Port Arthur; grandchildren, Zachary; Alexandria; Hayden; Evie; Jayden; Jillian; Claire; Jordon; Grayson; Valerie; James; Cohen; and Elliot; siblings, Elena Garcia Casey; Catarina Garcia Williams; Dionisio Olivares Garcia; Eliamar Garcia Phelps; Estela Garcia McPike; Jose Garcia, Jr.; and Elba Garcia Palma; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members; and her fur babies; Reina, Lucy, and Bailey.
She is preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Millie Harper.
A gathering of Mrs. Harper’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with her funeral service at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 700 North Street, Suite M, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
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Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Nederland
- 505, North 12th Street, Nederland, Texas, 77627,
- October 20, 2021
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Nederland
- 505, North 12th Street, Nederland, Texas, 77627,
- October 20, 2021
- 3:00 pm
Committal
Broussard’s Crematorium
- 5150, Stivers Dr, Beaumont, TX, 77705,
I’m so sad to see this. She was a really good woman. She was home room for Joshua Class. She was always bringing lil goodies to the teachers and his class. She was always smiling. Heaven has definitely gained a beautiful angle. I send my condolences and prayers to the family. Just for your fyi. I was the student aid of Mrs Wagner and mrs Hughes at hillcrest
Thank you for sharing!
I unfortunately lost contact with my wonderful cousin, the memories of all the holidays while we were young stay with me always.
Our sincere condolences for her family and friends.
Dear Mrs. Harper.
As life goes, and in death, to my regret, these words are spoken posthumously. Thank you for giving me Johnika, the love of my life and life partner till death do us part. In-kind Johnika birthed our beautiful and amazing daughter, your granddaughter Alexandria. Your life has brought so much beauty into this world; this world is eternally in your debt. Words cannot express my profound and unwavering love and admiration for all you have given me in this life. My promise to you, I will never squader or take what you gave me for granted, and I will nurture and cherish our beautiful girls, Johnika and Alex. Thank you, Josie, and we will meet on the other side.
Respectfully
Louis
Josie was one of the most sincere and gentle person I ever met. Always smiling. Always kind words. She will be greatly missed.
Everywhere I turn there is a picture or a trinket or a memory to remind me of Josie. I will think of her every day. My soul sister for eternity. I will see you again when it’s my turn to be called home. Much love