Jerri Rose (Archilta) Harper, 73 of Anadarko, OK went to her heavenly home on October 24, 2020. She was born May 2, 1947 in Lawton, OK to Stecker Archilta-Tsatahsisko and Favine Kadayso. Jerri was a full blood member of the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma raised in the Boone-Apache area.
After completion of Nursing School, she maintained a career in nursing for over 20 years and later held position as committee member in Tribal government. Jerri joined and was a dedicated member to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and a firm believer in its gospel and in "family first". She enjoyed doing genealogy (family history) work and sharing gospel teachings with family and friends, She was the true light, rock, and foundation of her family and to many that knew her.
She is survived by sons:
Anthony Archilta, Norman, OK
Denton Harper & wife, Julie, Midwest City, OK
Lowell Mitchusson & Kimberly, Lawton, OK
Ethan Harper and Heaven, Binger, OK
Daughters:
Valori Coe, Anadarko, OK
Melissa Harper, Lawton, OK
Melony Harper and companion, Lyndreth Palmer, Lawton, OK
Mary Arellano, Anadarko, OK
15 grandchildren
3 great grandchildren
Numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews
Special Friends: Tami Bateman, Angie Brewer, Vickye Bruner and Kelly Klinekole
She is preceded in death by: parents, Favine and Stecker Archilta-Tsatahsisko; son, Stecker Harper; late husband, Lonnie Harper; granddaughter, Aliza Mae Harper; sisters: Brenda Elmer, Faye Doyebi, Eleanor Hugar, Francella Palmer; brothers: Alvin and Clifford Archilta; maternal grandparents; Hattie Jay Komardley and Jim (White) Kadayso; paternal grandparents: Rachel Estehlo and Freddie Archilta-Tsatahsisko
Graveside: 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2020
Cache Creek Cemetery, Apache, OK
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. ~ 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2020
9:00 a.m. ~ 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2020
Ray & Martha's Funeral Home
Anadarko, Oklahoma
Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home -Anadarko, OK.