Mary Sue Harper, "Sue", passed away on November 12, 2011, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield Missouri, after an extended illness. She was 91. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, A.E. "Gene" Harper of Springfield; son, Mike Harper and wife Paula of Woodland Park, CO; grandson, Sean Harper and wife Lori; and great granddaughters, Peyton and Sydney of Arvada, CO; grandsons, Dehn Harper of Boca Raton, FL, Chad Harper and wife, Ashley; and great grandson, Heath of Rogersville; granddaughter, Aubrey Harper; sister, Ruth Pursley; and a number of nephews, nieces and cousins. Sue was preceded in death by her father, Frank Waddell; mother, Daisy Waddell; brother, Raymond Waddell; and her son, Mark Wilson Harper. Sue was born in Springfield, MO. She attended public schools in Springfield and Willard and undergraduate studies at State Teachers College in Springfield with a passion for learning and a joy for accomplishing everything she attempted. After her education, Sue worked for the Veterans Administration at Ft. Leonard Wood MO, Camp Crowder-Neosho MO, St. Louis, MO and O Riley General Hospital in Springfield, during and after the World War ll years. She later held positions with Lilly Tulip, Springfield Newspaper, Consumers Markets, and Sam's. Wherever there were people to serve and lasting relationships to be enjoyed, Sue was to be found there. She loved people! Sue grew up on the family farm in Willard, MO and lived the rest of her life alongside her husband Gene in Springfield. She raised two sons and contributed greatly in the lives of many others. She devoted countless hours supporting her children in Scouting, sporting and team activities, providing for music lessons, helping with their part time jobs, and making sure they had every opportunity and worthwhile experience she could help to provide them with. Sue was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Springfield and a lasting member of Eastern Star. Sue was all about giving and serving. She will be remembered as a loving wife and Mother, a talented homemaker and an exceptional cook. She was said to make the best potato rolls in the world! Visitation will be at Gorman Scharpf Brentwood Chapel Tuesday November 22, 2011 from 4 PM to 6 PM. A graveside service and burial will be held on Wednesday November 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM at White Chapel Cemetery.