Anna "Marguerite" Harper, 90, of Dameron, MD formerly of Mineral Wells, TX passed away March 31, 2015 at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, MD surrounded by her loving family and friend. Born on September 13, 1924 in Nashville, TN she is the daughter of the late Charles Hinds and Ernestine Robertson Hinds.

Marguerite married her beloved husband, Weldon Hoyt Harper on April 24, 1942 in Rossville, GA. Together they celebrated 62 wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 2004.

She was employed as a factory technician until her retirement. Due to the nature of Weldon's employment, she moved many times and lived in 20 different states. Fortunately, she enjoyed traveling and seeing other parts of the United States. She was extremely friendly and loved meeting new friends, all the while staying in touch with her old friends. She was known for writing letters and always sending a greeting card for all holidays and birthdays.

She was an avid reader, particularly enjoying harlequin romance novels. She also enjoyed watching Western movies and dancing. She was an animal lover and regularly took in stray cats and dogs. She enjoyed shopping and had a flair for fashion and was always dressed impeccably. She was actively involved with her church ministry. She recently cruised with her son and daughter-in-law to Bermuda to celebrate her 90th birthday.

Marguerite is survived by her son, Robert C. Harper (Cheryl Newbold) of Dameron, MD; her grandchildren, Christopher Harper (Ashley) of Oak Point, TX, Shayla Hearn (Shaun) of Albany, OR, and Sharlie Weisberger (Jeff) of Rossville, TN; and her great grandchildren, Katelyn Harper and Nathan Harper of Oak Point, TX, Shelby Weisberger and Fera Weisberger of Rossville, TN, and Finley Hearn, Breanna Hearn and Teagan Hearn of Albany, OR. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her grandson, Ken Harper and her sister, June Martin.

Family will receive friends on Monday, April 6, 2015 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service celebrated by Pastor Jim Sanders, at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home, 302West Hubbard Street, Mineral Wells, TX 76067-4843. Interment will follow at Staggs Prairie Cemetery in Mineral Wells, TX.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated by Pastor Meredith Wilkes-Arnold on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Solomons United Methodist Church, 14454 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons, MD 20688. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.