Mary Elizabeth Perry
October 25, 1914 ~ June 3, 2012
Mary Elizabeth Bryant Perry, age 97, passed away Sunday, June 03, 2012. Born in Cumberland County on October 25, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Hartman Bryant and Sarah Elizabeth Fisher Bryant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Thomas Perry; two sisters and three brothers.
Ms. Perry dedicated her life to the care and nurturing of her family.
A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she leaves behind two daughters, Gloria P. Mosley and husband Wilbur, and Sarah P. Pendergrass and husband Donald Ray, both of Rocky Mount; two sons, Ronald W. Perry and wife Anne of Beaufort, and Ollie T. Perry and wife Rebecca Annis of Rolesville; six grandchildren, Ronald Bryan Perry, Robert Perry, Deborah Keel, Timi Karen Jackson, Thomas Pendergrass and Ronda Cowan; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and relatives 7:00pm to 8:30pm on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and other times at the home of her daughter, Gloria Mosley. A service to remember Ms. Perry will be held 2:00pm Monday, June 11, 2012 in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 6/10, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 6/11, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Sara Lou and Donald Ray, your loving care for Mary has been an inspiration to many people. May God bless you both and comfort you in your time of sorrow. We love you. Rena & Wayne
To Ollie and Annis & family and to all of Mary Perry’s Family, We are truly sorry to hear about the death of your mother and the children’s grandmother. She was a very special lady and I know you all love her so much and will miss her greatly. I pray that you can take some comfort in knowing that she is with Jesus, our Lord and Savior now. I will be praying the Lord will give you strength for the days ahead. Faye & Wally Hinkleman and Family
Mary, you were one of the best people that I have ever known. I will surely miss your smiling face. Know you are a happy angel now! Love you!
In memory of Mary Elizabeth Perry, Nelson and Ondra Gainey lit a candle