Olene Cato Harper Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Olene Cato Harper of Douglas, Georgia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 25, 2024 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Olene Cato Harper to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Benjamin Cato and Gertrude Cato; and her son-in-law Gene Merritt. She is survived by: her husband Elijah "Buddie" Harper, Jr. of Douglas, Georgia; her daughter Linda Diane Harper Merritt of Douglas, Georgia; her grandchildren, Lori Jeneen Merritt Cliett (Darin) of Douglas, Georgia and Rev. Jason Elijah Merritt (Kim) of Douglas, Georgia; her great grandchildren, Logan Elijah Merritt of Waynesboro, Haley Elizabeth Merritt Foy (Jacob) of Douglas, Noah Grayson Cliett and Natalie Grace Cliett of Douglas, Georgia; her great great grandchild Lyla Harper Foy; her caregiver Loretha Manning; and her close friends, Barny, Carloyn Miller and Bonnie Harrell.