Gayla Harper, age 51, of Hazlehurst died Sunday, May 12, 2013 in Perry, Florida after a sudden illness. Mrs. Harper was born April 22, 1962 in Telfair County but had resided most of her life in Jeff Davis County. She was a Homemaker and member of the Denton Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Elzie Harper and brother, Keith Harper. Survivors include a Son, Weston Horton of Hazlehurst; Mother, Nell Harper of Hazlehurst and Brother, Kent Harper of Hazlehurst. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6-8pm at Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 3:00pm in the Chapel of Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Yawn officiating. Interment will follow in the Denton Cemetery. Funeral arrangements for Gayla Harper, age 53, of Hazlehurst are under the direction of Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home.