Helen Louise Harper, 64, of Madison, passed away Sunday night, March 11, 2018, at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, while surrounded by her family. She was born to Kelly and Bessie (Pennington) Varner in Dry Fork, WV on October 9, 1953. She married Roger Harper in Oakland, MD, on May 15, 1974.

Louise loved life and took great joy in her children and grandchildren. Her greatest happiness was in spoiling those grandchildren! That love was always strong, and Louise took great care decorating for every holiday, making sure the feelings were festive and welcoming. She loved planting and maintaining her flower beds, and enjoyed going back home to West Virginia to visit family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Roger, of 44 years; children, Michelle (Nelson) Martel, Leslie (Jeff) Winfield, Heather (Jake) Rice; grandchildren, Marissa and Dylan Martel, Haylee Winfield, Keagan and Kinley Rice; brothers, Delmas (Darlene) Evans, Jimmy (Annetta) Varner, Donald Varner, Richard (Pam) Varner, Bill (Barb) Varner; sisters, Diane (Gary) Mininger, Arvilla (Layne) Godwin; and many loved nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Patty Brown; and brother, Ron Varner.

Friends may call from 10am-12pm, Saturday March 17, 2018 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison, OH 44057. A 12pm funeral service will follow at the funeral home. Final resting place will be Fairview Cemetery.

Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com