Shelly Renee Harper

Shelly Renee Harper peacefully passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Loranger, Louisiana, at the age of 45. She was born on Sunday, June 10, 1979, in Hammond, Louisiana to Linda Bourgeois Harper and the late Clyde Harper, Sr. She was a resident of Loranger, Louisiana.

Shelly loved her children more than anything; they were her entire world. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, whether it was enjoying boiled seafood, spending time fishing, or trying her luck at the casino. With a sharp sense of humor, she was always making jokes and bringing laughter to those around her. Her kind heart and generous spirit made her a cherished friend to many. She had a unique passion for collecting little treasures others might call junk. Shelly’s presence brought warmth and joy to everyone she met, and she will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew and loved her.

Shelly is survived by her daughters, Skyler and Adalynn Harper; mother, Linda Bourgeois Harper; life partner, Ashley Daigle; siblings, Clyde Harper, Jr. (Barbara), Donnie Corbin (Vanessa), Robert Harper, Sherry LeBlanc, Michael Harper, Tammie Comeaux, Marty Harper, Cammie Harper, Heidi Harper; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Harper, Sr.; sister, Melissa Annette Corbin; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bourgeois, and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Harper.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home - Hammond, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401, on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 10:00 am. - 1:30 pm. Funeral service will follow at 1:30 pm, with Pastor Scott Boney officiating.

Interment will follow in Stevens Cemetery, Tickfaw, Louisiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula