Pamela Marie "Penny" Amacker Harper Mcalister

Pamela Marie "Penny" Amacker Harper McAlister, of Independence, Louisiana, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the age of 66. She was born on October 6, 1956, in Bogalusa, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Edward James Amacker and the late Betty Ruth Wainwright Amacker Prevost. Penny was a strong, independent individual who never turned down the chance to take care or listen to another. She is memorable for her spit fire energy and smart remarks. She lived her life making memories and capturing those of others. She spent her life traveling and fighting obstacles from the start. She may be gone now, but she will forever be in our hearts.

Penny is survived by her daughter, Angela Harper Easley (James),  step daughter, Virginia McAlister, grandchildren, Creek Baham, Brooke Baham, Barry Easley, Meghan Cederholm, Israel McAlister, Isabel McAlister, and Iris McAlister, siblings, Bobby Amacker, Tilly DiMaggio, Nessie Harper (Dale Ray), Jessie Huguet (Randy), Mike Amacker (Rebecca), Marshall Harper, and Connie Turner, best friends, Gracie Colona and Julie Wagner, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Penny was preceded in death by her husbands, Barry Keith Harper and Gary Gene McAlister, siblings, James Alva Amacker and Beverly Herrington, and step father, Don Prevost.

Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401 on Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.

A Funeral Service will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home - Hammond on Sunday at 1:00 pm.

Interment will follow at Stevens Cemetery on Copperhead Road in Tickfaw, Louisiana.

An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.