Edna Raper Death | Obituary – Edna Raper of Oklahoma, age 67 sadly passed away due to COVID 19 complications, Raper was an elder of the Cherokee Nation & teacher who spoke fluent Cherokee.
“When we lose our language, we lose our identity, and COVID-19 has been the single most threat to our language in this generation.”
Raper is survived by her children; brothers, Hominy Littledave of Tahlequah, Solly Littledave and wife Joan of Pryor, and Porky Littledave and wife Ranee of Salina; sister, Dora Jennings of Kenwood; grandchildren Mariah and husband Brock, Madison, Elijah, Leah, Marisa, Mallori, Micah, Avery, Ella, Aniyah, Deagen, Ember and Isley; and great-grandson John Parker.
We are never ready to say goodbye forever even though we know it is a part of life. This day our hearts are heavy for losing someone so special, but as we mourn your death, we also celebrate your life. Rest in peace.
It always seems like we have all the time in the world, only to realize how fleeting it really is. We wish we had more time to do and say the things we saved for later which along with you is gone forever. We promise to keep you alive in Our memories.
Even in death, you are still loved and forever will be. You have touched the hearts of so many who owe you a lifetime of gratitude. We are not saying goodbye forever but goodbye for now. We pray you find peace and rest wherever you are.
We express our sympathy and deepest condolences to Edna Raper’s family today and in the days, weeks, months, and years that are to come as they cope with her passing. May her soul rest in peace.
EDNA RAPER, 67, of Oklahoma, died of COVID-19. She was an elder of the Cherokee Nation & teacher who spoke fluent Cherokee.
“When we lose our language, we lose our identity, and COVID-19 has been the single most threat to our language in this generation.”https://t.co/SALGjN2ada pic.twitter.com/FMMd1QaYid
— FacesOfCOVID (@FacesOfCOVID) July 29, 2020
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