Mary Ann Harp

MaryAnn Harp, age 69 was born on January 23, 1952 in Bridgeport, CT, to the late John Henry Harp, Sr. and the late Lillian Chaplin Harp.

As a child MaryAnn attended Walters Memorial Zion AME Church and later went on to become a faithful member of Bethel AME Church, Bridgeport, CT, under the leadership of Reverend Iona Smith Nze, where she served as President of the Senior Usher Board,. And was a member of the Fairfield County Usher unit. She also served on the Missionary Board as well serving as the Pastors Aide.

MaryAnn loved her church family and love to serve.

MaryAnn attended Bullard Havens Technical High School and went on to further her education at Florida A & M University in Tallahassee, Florida.

MaryAnn was a former member of the Fairfield County Order of the Eastern Star and member of the North End Progressive Senior group.

She was an avid reader, love to line dance and love to bowl at Town Fair Bowling Alley and she absolutely loved to travel.

MaryAnn retired from the United States Postal Service in 2013. MaryAnn was also employed at Fairfield Hills in Newtown, CT.

for many years.

MaryAnn leaves to cherish her memories her precious jewels;

Taria Hunter (Larry) SaVonta (Vonna) Hunter and Travis Harp, Sr. all of Stratford, CT.,

Sisters:

Josephine Lennon(Edward), Lorraine Harp, Deloris Harp and Lillian McKnight(Tyrone).

Brothers;

Mark Harp (Lauren), Elder Leroy Harp( Minister Connie) and Clifford Dyer

Grandchildren; Jaz Sanders, Marquel Bonner, TaVon Hunter, Eriona Thompson, Jourdan Thompson, Travis Harp, Jr., Aidyn Langmaid, Jasmine, Jade and Larissa Brown.

Aunts;

Mildred Dyer, Lavenia Williams, Pearl Harp, Catherine Harp and Annie Chaplin

Godmother: Deaconess Janie Johnson

Godsisters; Jeanette Goodwin, Beverly Aklin, Barbara Whitaker Sheila Belton and Emma Holmes

Godchildren: China Shaw and children, Melinda Scott and children, Lisa Martinez and children, Tiffany Clark, Janey, Jamar and Jakai Dorsey.

Special friends: The Fabulous Divas, Francine Scott, Janet Blank, Gloria Rowell and Marion Harmon (Big Sis).

Her Partner; Chaz Alonta

MarryAnn was not only predeceased by her parents but also by her brothers; James Harp, Sr, John Harp, Jr. Albert Harp, Sr. and Andre Turner, Sr. And a Godsister: Sharon Whitaker-Rowe

MaryAnn leaves to cherish a host of nieces, nephews, godchildren, family and friends.

MaryAnn has touched so many lives and will be greatly missed. Not only by her family but by her friends as well. We will miss her smile and her wit.

To be absent from the body, she is most definitely present with the Lord and for that we are most grateful.

God has been good to us in loaning our mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend to all of us. And we know without a shadow of a doubt where she is. We will hold close in our hearts the precious memories in which we all have. Take your rest Ma, forever in our hearts, Taria, Vona and Travis.

Family Gathering
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
Thursday, July 22, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
729 Union Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06607

Memorial Service
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
Thursday, July 22, 2021
11:00 AM
729 Union Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06607

Entombment
St. Michaels Cemetery
Thursday, July 22, 2021
2205 Stratford Ave
Stratford, CT 06615