Persis Joan Mary Rooper
1912–2006 (age 94)
Biography
Persis Joan Mary Rooper (1912–2006) was a quiet source of strength for neighbours in Overton-on-Dee, welcoming visitors and sustaining the comforts of home with generous spirit. She witnessed many seasons of change yet remained devoted to the simple virtues that knit close communities together.
Her love for St Mary's Church in Overton-on-Dee shaped and sustained the parish, and her legacy is cherished with every hymn sung within its walls.