Ora Dean Owens-Harper was born in Huntingdon, Tennessee on October 25, 1938 to the late Booker T. Owens and Addie Mae Pearson. She received her ticket to everlasting life on Wednesday September 16, 2026 at the age of 87 with two of her deeply devoted daughters by her side hand in hand to see herContinue Reading
Ora Dean Owens-Harper was born in Huntingdon, Tennessee on October 25, 1938 to the late Booker T. Owens and Addie Mae Pearson. She received her ticket to everlasting life on Wednesday September 16, 2026 at the age of 87 with two of her deeply devoted daughters by her side hand in hand to see her safely and comfortably through.
Ora Dean was preceded in death by her loving Husband Mr. Wardell Harper of whom she loved, adored, and cared for till God called him home.
Ms. Dee accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in Huntingdon, Tennessee. She loved the Lord with all her heart and was a believer in His Holy word.
She received her education and many other life skills at Webb High School in McKenzie, TN.
Deanie loved Shopping (as many may know lol) and All kinds of Music especially Jazz and Old School R&B!!
In her young adulthood she met, fell deeply in love, and was united in Holy Matrimony to the Late Walter R. Flowers on November 7, 1959 in Nashville, TN. To this union they were blessed with 2 daughters Sonya Helena, and Karen Elaine. She was also blessed abundantly with her beautiful first born daughter Anita Sowell- All of whom love, adore, and looked up to their mother’s strength, drive and determination as an assured woman who always “stood on business”, family values, and anything that she believed in.
“Ms. Dee” as many affectionately called her had a great work ethic and was gainfully employed with Standex and Retired from General Electric.
She loved quality nice and glamorous things and kept an immaculate home with great aroma’s always flowing from her kitchen!
Ms. Dee was an original “fashionista” who’s flare for fashion was unparallel!! Anytime she entered a room it was Lights, Cameras, Action and she was without a doubt the conversation piece.
Her love for Family, her late Husband, Children, and her Grandchildren was unprecedented and never up for debate.
Ora Dean “Ms. Dee” leaves a legacy of precious memories to cherish and celebrate with her loving and devoted daughters, M. Anita Sowell (Nashville, TN), Sonya Helena Jackson (Courtney), and Karen Elaine Bolden (Eric-who preceded her in death). One living sibling/Sister Sherry Pearson (Kentucky)- Additional Siblings- Roy C, Paul, Ruth Ann, and Linda all of which preceded her in death. Her beloved Grandchildren Antwon S. and Tatiana S. Watkins (Cincinnati, OH) and Oraletta Sowell (Nashville TN). Two devoted Sister in-loves of over 60years Sarah Ann Pride (Nashville, TN) and Alice M. Flowers (Cincinnati, OH) Along with a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends all of whom love her dearly.
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