Ida Ruth "Roni" Harper, 71, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 in DeRidder, Louisiana.  Visitation will begin on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church in DeRidder, Louisiana from 5 PM until 9 PM and on Monday, March 16, 2009 from 8 AM until the funeral service at 11 AM.  Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 16, 2009 at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church in DeRidder, Louisiana at 11 AM with Rev. Keith Stephenson officiating. 

Survivors include the following; Son: John and Elaine Harper of Jasper, Texas; Daughter: Julynda Jackson of DeRidder, Louisiana; Sisters: Barbara Bickham of DeRidder, Louisiana and Ina Johnson of DeRidder, Louisiana; Two Grandchildren: Kai Jackson of DeRidder, Louisiana and Jonathan Davis of DeRidder, Louisiana and Special Friend: Patsy Davis of DeRidder, Louisiana.