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Marlene Renee' Harper
Date Of Birth:Sept. 25, 1956
Date Of Death:June 11, 2011
Service Date:2:00 p.m. Saturday
Allen Funeral Home

            Marlene Renee' "Neigh" (Deckard) Harper, 55, of  Bloomington sadly left us so unexpectedly early Saturday, June 10th, at her home to walk with the Lord.  Renee' was born and raised in Bloomington on Sept. 25, 1956.  She is the youngest daughter of Ervin and Joyce Deckard of Bloomington, whom were always there for her regardless of what time of day or night she need them or what the circumstances involved.

            Renee' was a graduate of B.H.S. South and she was also a graduate of Ivy Tech in Bloomington where she earned a degree in administrative sciences while raising two yo9ung sons at home by herself.  She was a wonderful mother who never remarried and sacrificed so many things in her own life to raise, provide and care for her two sons that were her whole world.  Through good times and bad, she never gave up or quit on raising them.  She knew that regardless of any circumstance as long as her boys were healthy and they were all together, she could and would make it through anything.

            Renee' enjoyed doing anything outdoors, spending time with and talking to her Mother and Father, riding horses and she especially loved spending time with her two sons and grandchildren.  She left us so suddenly and unexpectedly that it has torn a part of out of so many hearts that will be scared and undoubtedly hard to mend or accept for many years to come.

            Renee' loved the Lord and spoke to Him daily, even if for nothing more than just to watch over her mother, father, her brothers, her sisters, her sons and her grandchildren.  She is survived by two sons; Randy Harper, Jr. and Toby Harper, both of Bloomington, her mother, Joyce Deckard of Bloomington, who has been her rock for so many years, one brother, Tony Deckard of Bloomington who was always her shoulder to cry on and talk to, whatever the time of day or night, without ever a judgmental word, two sisters; Vivian Corbin of Solsberry and Sharon Moore of Bloomington, who were always there for her in her time of need.  She is also survived by four grandchildren; Bailey Harper, Jake Harper, Makayla Harper and her youngest Kylyn Harper, all of Bloomington, whom she greatly enjoyed and loved spending time with.  It will be a void in there loives that can never be replaced by losing "Mamaw Neigh".  She is so deeply loved by her grandchildren, 3 nieces, Vadonna Combs of Bloomington, Shannon Krebb, Bloomington and Missy Arter of Bedford, 4 nephews; Monty Moore of Pt. Charlotte, Fl, Clinton Moore of Bloomington, Justin Deckard and Rusty Deckard, both of Bedford along with many aunts, uncles and cousins from Idaho to Florida.

             She was preceded in death by her father, Ervin Deckard whom she loved and missed so dearly, her grandmother and grandfather Gibb and Elfred Deckard and her other grandmother, Elizabeth Deckard .

            Renee' was so dearly loved by all of her family for her caring, nurturing and fun loving nature with her family and all her children.  She will be so greatly missed everyday by her family and many friends.  Our hearts will never heal from this loss of someone so special.  She will always be in our hearts and never forgotten.

            Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old St. Rd 37 with Jerry Lane officiating.  Burial will be at Clover Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg.  Friends may call upon the family from 10:00 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.


  • From: Donald waldrip
    Location:richardson tx

    We are sorry for your loss our prayers are with you and your family Don Waldrip


  • From: Paula Kay  Eads
    Location:Country View Office

    The entire staff at Country View Apartments would like to express our deepest sympathys! Renee will be missed dearly. She was a spit-fire when needed and a gentle sweetheart by nature! We have fond memories. She will never be forgotten. Paula Kay Eads,AHM; Property Manager Sandy Myers; Assistant Manager Eva New; Leasing Specialist Rick Boswell; Maintenance Supervisor Bob Cummings; Maintenance Technician Steve Fishel; Maintenance Technician Kristy Donlan w/CRF Sydenia Goodner w/CRF


  • From: Hal  Turner
    Location:Bloomington

    Please accept deepest sympathies from me on the loss of Renee. Though I did not know her well, she was a pleasure to talk to when Congressman Young and I were at her mothers' house. God take her soul and bring comfort to all of her grieving family and friends.


  • From: Willena Owens
    Location:Mitchell

    My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I am so sorry. Our families have been very close through the years and Renee and I spent a lot of time together when we were growing up. I lost contact with her many years ago but the memories will always remain. She was a lovely and sweet girl who loved and lived for her family. She will forever be missed and God has another angel now. God Bless each and every one of you.