of Osceola, AR
August 18, 1926 - May 26, 2022
Idell Raper, 95, of Osceola, AR passed away May 26, 2022. She was born August 18, 1926 to Clayton and Estelle Peery. She was a homemaker who loved her family and friends. She was a member of Luxora First Baptist Church, she was a Sunday School Teacher, member of the Womens Missionary Union (WMU), church treasure for 50 years, was the church organist, taught VBS and served on many committees. Idell also was known as the Bread Lady in Osceola, she would bake bread and sell it to help send kids to church camp, a member of the PTA, a 4-H Leader and in the Luxora Book Club. She enjoyed sewing for her family. She is survived by her husband of 80 years, Elkin Raper; daughters, Irene Jackson, Barbara (John Madigan) Wright, Dianna (Damon) Clauss; son, Dwayne (Jeanie) Raper; daughter-in-law, Pat Raper; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; brothers, Buddy Peery and Boyd Peery; sisters, Shelby Hughes, Shirley Johnson and Cherry McGlothan; sister-in-law, Margaret Raper; extended family, Emmanuel Brown and Louis Dyche; many Nieces, Nephews, other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Jimmy Raper; sister, Millie Harper; sons-in-law, Phillip Wright and Paul Jackson; and brother-in-law, Ottis Raper. In lieu of flowers you can make donations to Luxora First Baptist Church, P O Box 580, Luxora, AR 72358
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36 Condolence(s)
Patricia Padgitt Walters
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Irene, I am just now aware of you losing your Mother. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I remember her so well from the times that we were in 4-H club together and enjoyed being around her.
May you trust in God to get you thru this. It is tough to lose your parents
Steve & Linda Delancey
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Idell was a very special lady and friend! She will be missed. Keeping you in our prayers.
Ron Hayes
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Thoughts and prayers to Barbara and the entire Raper family. Mr. and Mrs. Raper have been a vital part of Luxora First Baptist Church and the Luxora community as a whole. With love and fond memories.
Stephanie Rapert
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Thinking of the many stories she shared with me about love, family, life, loss, and faith...I will always cherish the priceless lessons she taught from a life well lived. I will miss our Friday visits so much.
With deepest sympathy and respect,
Stephanie Rapert
Judy Watson
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this most difficult time
Telitha Sielski Stracener
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
We send our deepest Condolences to the Family!! She was a wonderful lady n friend! With Sincere Sympathy, Telitha Stracener
Buddy Peery
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
I am thinking about all of you every Dat. I know how hard this time is for you. You all need time alone. Tell Elkin that everything will be fine. I know all of you will take care of him. If you need anything, just call. She was quite a woman. Much like her mother. No one else like her.
Diana Weeks
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Your mother sounds like an amazing woman that lead a selfless life. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dale Cook
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Prayers for Mr. Elkin and family!
Mrs. Idell was a special child of God !!
Kay Trenthem
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
My deepest condolences to your family. Idell was a wonderful southern lady. She will be missed.
Denise Storey
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. Ms. Idell was a seeetheart and she will be missed. May the Lord wrap his arms around the family during this difficult time.
Connie Cannon Reed
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Idell meant a lot to the Cannon family. Lots of stories were shared between Charles and Idell and Elkin. May God bless your family during this time of sorrow.
Connie
Cindy Stevens Crawford
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
I wish I could be with you all, in Luxora to celebrate the life of this extraordinary woman. I have never known a more gracious, strong, giving lady than Mrs Idell. Words do not express the fond memories and privilege of knowing her. Prayers sent your way, Mr Elkin., Irene, Barbara, Dwayne and Diane and families. Love and a hug until we see you
Stevens Family
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
M.Idell was the epitome of the scriptural woman. Strength and honor were indeed her clothing as we all saw her deeds of love and kindness for her family and her community. She was excellent in every duty and yes, her children and husband rise to call her blessed but countless others like our family praise and thank God for her example. We WILL see her again.
Carolyn Fikes
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
She was such an awesome lady and will be so missed. My condolences to her family.
Faye Franklin
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
great woman Love you dearly you will be missed
Kenny & Stacy Davis
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Mr & Mrs Raper were such Godly people and I had the privilege to be their Interim Pastor for a time. Mrs Idell will definitely be missed by all of Luxora 1st Baptist Church. Our prayers are with Brother Elkin and the family for peace, grace and strength as they say their goodbyes to their sweet wife, mother and friend. Just know that she’s is with her Savior now and what a glorious reunion you will have with her one day.
Faye Clauss
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
So sorry and sad for your family’s loss. Prayers and loving thoughts…..
Jan Stiles
Monday, May 30, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Mrs Idell was a special lady & treasure to everyone. Sending hugs & prayers for all. Oh
Vera McDay Talley
Monday, May 30, 2022
Sincerest condolences from the McDay family.
Gwyn Herrington
Monday, May 30, 2022
So very sorry to hear this sad news. A lovely lady inside and out. My love and prayers to Elkin and her family.
Tracy Thieme
Monday, May 30, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carol Crabtree Curtwright
Monday, May 30, 2022
Words cannot express the emotions I am feeling just now as I read Mrs. Raper’s obituary. She was an exceptional lady who made the difference in so many lives. Personally, she was a surrogate mother for this young schoolteacher and church member in Luxora. Many years have now passed but I will always remember her welcoming home and her sweet smile. My sincere condolences to the family, especially Mr. Raper, Barbara and Diane. â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Hoa Nguyen
Monday, May 30, 2022
So sorry to hear Mrs. Idell Raper pass! I loved her very much.
I did her nails over 10 years, alway admired her everything from making bread to play piano, organ.
She talk me in to taken piano lesson and teach me to making bread😊
Mrs. Idell you will be miss
RIPðŸ™ðŸ™
Annelle Cate
Monday, May 30, 2022
Barbara- loved your sweet mama so much. Still remember her wonderful cinnamon rolls. What an amazing marriage- 80 years!! Love you and think of you often.
Angie Van
Monday, May 30, 2022
0ur sincere condolences to you and your family. May God comfort your heart and give you peace. Tommie & Angie Van
Joy Sweet McKenzie
Monday, May 30, 2022
Mrs. Raper was a lady of so many talents and gifts. We moved to Victoria when I was in the 7th grade, I think that was in 1952. The Raper Family was very active in the community. Our friendship goes back a long time. My thoughts and prayers go out to her sweet family. She will be missed by so many. Cherish your memories.
Lisa Caimi
Monday, May 30, 2022
I knew Mrs. Raper as the loving matriarch of a large, extended family, a most gracious host, and a cutthroat game player. I offer condolences and prayers for peace and comfort for all who knew and loved her, and will grieve for her loss from this world.
Connie Mitchusson
Monday, May 30, 2022
I loved Mr and Mrs Raper. They were an example of God’s love and treated everyone the same. Prayers for Mr Raper and family.
Candi Villard
Monday, May 30, 2022
Aunt Idell, you were always one of my favorite Aunts. I have such wonderful memories with you especially at family reunions. May you Rest In Peace
Shirley Stovall
Sunday, May 29, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Idell was a special person and A true example of the Godly woman talked about in the Bible. She will be missed by everyone who knows and loves her!
Shirley Stovall
Sunday, May 29, 2022
David & Sonja Burnett
Sunday, May 29, 2022
We will miss Idell. A special thought goes out to Barbara and her family.
Wilbur Griffin
Sunday, May 29, 2022
I got to know her when I became a member of the Luxora First Baptist Church. I am close in age to two of her children, Dwayne and Barbara. She was a kind and sweet lady who was always so nice to me. She and Mr. Raper were such a lovely couple. She will be missed by all who knew her. My condolences to her entire family and her many friends. RIP Miss Idell
Cherry Mc Glothan
Saturday, May 28, 2022
You will be missed
What an amazing person you were
Hug Mother for me in heaven
John(Stephen) Douglass IV and Debbie Douglass
Saturday, May 28, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time .The Douglass'