Margaret Ellen “Maggie” (Burgoyne) Harper, age 55 of Upper Tract passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Harper was born in Petersburg, WV on May 14, 1954, the daughter of Morris Mallow of Upper Tract and Shirley Burgoyne Bingman of Kingmont, WV. On September 11, 1976 in Blue Grass, VA, Maggie married Arthur Dwight Harper, who survives in Upper Tract. Mrs. Harper was a veteran of the United States Army having been stationed at the Pentagon. She was a Stenographer and retired from VISA, she was a member of the Upper Tract United Methodist Church, a 1972 graduate of Franklin High School, a member of the American Legion (Franklin Post), and a member of the Franklin Moose #769.
In addition to her husband and her parents, Maggie is survived by: 2 Sons, Ryan Patrick Harper, Chantilly, VA, Aaron Frederick Harper and Fiance June Napier, Al Asad, Iraq; A sister, Laura Bilek and husband William, Johnson City, NY; A brother, Tom Burgoyne and wife Sandy, Franklin, WV; and a granddaughter, Hayden Louise Harper, Buxton, NC. Mrs. Harper was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Burgoyne in 1970.
Family will receive friends on Monday, October 19, 2009 6-8 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, WV. Rev. Stanley Kile will conduct funeral services on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel. Military graveside services will be provided by the Pendleton County Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be in Cherry Hill Cemetery, Upper Tract, WV. Memorial donations may be made to the Upper Tract Rescue Squad or Upper Tract Volunteer Fire Department.
Our deepest condolences go out to the entire Harper/Burgoyne families during this very sad time.
We appreciate the time we got to spend and know Maggie during her years here at Visa.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you struggle through this very difficult time.
Tom Goss
Jim & Marie Sobers 2009-10-19 09:12:50
Words cannot express the sadness the entire Sobers family feels at the loss of our dear friend, Maggie. She was so much more than a coworker. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, especially Dwight Aaron. and Ryan.
Steve Dettmar 2009-10-19 10:59:19
Everyone that worked with Maggie here at Visa thought the world of her. Not only because she was so very good at everything that she did - but even more importantly, because she was just such a caring, sincere, and wonderful person. She was a special individual whose devotion and thoughtfulness touched us all. We will all miss her dearly. Deepest condolences to her family and all her many friends.
Deepest sympathy
Virginia Lantz Fitzwater 2009-10-19 15:28:39
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of your loss. May your memories of Maggie sustain and comfort you through your grief.
My sympathy
Roy Ewers 2009-10-19 16:33:51
Maggie was a wonderful person. All the years at Visa that I knew Maggie she was always a good friend. My sympathy to her family in this time of sorrow
Roy Ewers
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Sharon Gibson 2009-10-19 21:33:59
Ryan, Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow, just know you are close in every thought and prayer. Our hearts go out to you and your family. You must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for your journey, Let your memories give you strenght. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. May all the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.Although the world is full of suffering, It is also full of overcoming it. May you take comfort in knowing,an angel is wathing over you. Try aand let grateful memories survive in timeof sorrow. please let us know if there is anything we can do. Wesend our love.
Deepest sympathy
kelleta zadu 2009-10-19 22:27:09
Maggie was very kind & always helpful person to every person. My sympathy to her all her family..
With great sadness
Cathy Stratz 2009-10-20 05:20:22
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Harper/Burgoyne families during this hard time. Maggie always seemed to have a gentleness about her. She touched many people with her quiet smile and demeanor. It was an honor to have worked with her for years while I was at Visa.
WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
CAROL FINNEYFROCK 2009-10-20 07:21:27
TO RYAN AND AARON,
WE AT FAIRFAX COLLISION CENTER JUST WANT TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. PLEASE KEEP YOUR HEADS UP AND JUST REMEMBER THAT WE ARE HERE FOR U ALWAYS AND FOREVER. WE LOVE U
Anonymous 2009-10-20 08:14:19
Ryan-
Sending a gentle hug your way,
To comfort you,
And to let you know that I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Maggie
Roger Locke 2009-10-21 05:17:09
I knew Maggie for a short time and what a lovely lady she is to us here. We send our sincere hope for peace to you Arthur, and Ryan and Aaron. Let us know when you are able to talk and I will come to the house and arrange things on this end. Again, we send our condolences. Roger, Kelley, Jean & Kim
A True Loss
Cheryl Swans 2009-10-22 05:35:43
My interactions with Maggie were mainly professional as I worked with her at Visa. However, Maggie always had a bright smile and warmth which I always appreciated. She will be missed.
My heart and prayers go out to her family, friends and all that knew her...
Miarandi Bennett 2009-10-28 06:46:37
We all miss you and it will hard for us here at home because we miss you!!!
I will miss my best friend
Sylvia Gentry 2009-11-01 12:33:26
She was a kind and generous person. And I loved her dearly. I will always remember her as one of my best friends. Aaron and June I'm so sorry for your loss and the family has my deepest sympathy.
Sylvia Gentry
Steve Berry - Sydney Australia 2009-11-02 15:08:52
I had the privilege of getting to know Maggie through working at Visa UK and a few trips to the States where we met in person.
We immediately got on and laughed until we hurt. It is with deepest sorrow that I share her family's loss of such a great spirit.
14, 1954, the daughter of Morris Mallow of Upper Tract and Shirley Burgoyne Bingman of Kingmont, WV. On September 11, 1976 in Blue Grass, VA, Maggie married Arthur Dwight Harper, who survives in Upper Tract. Mrs. Harper was a veteran of the United States Army having been stationed at the Pentagon. She was a Stenographer and retired from VISA, she was a member of the Upper Tract United Methodist Church, a 1972 graduate of Franklin High School, a member of the American Legion (Franklin Post), and a member of the Franklin Moose #769.