Mary Harper, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the age of 74. A native of Baton Rouge and resident of Central, she was known for her warmth, kindness, strength and superb culinary skills as well as many other creative talents like oil and china painting, sewing, floral arranging, interior decorating, gardening, etc. She excelled at so many endeavors while making them seem effortless. Mary dedicated her life to her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Mary is survived by her husband, Harold W. Harper; her daughter, Stephanie Harper; her son Adam Harper, and her grandson Dylan Gill. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sabbato and Evelyn Roppolo. Pallbearers are Adam Harper, Dylan Gill, Steve Roppolo, Glynn Roppolo, Herbert Bickham and Dwain Bickham. Visitation will be Monday March 31, 2025 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Highway, at 12 pm until funeral service at 2 pm. She was a member of Greenwell Springs Baptist Church.