Darlene Smith Perry
September 6, 1955 ~ February 9, 2010
Darlene Smith Perry, 54, went home to Heaven on Tuesday, February 09, 2010. She was born September 06, 1955 in Tampa FL, daughter of Luther and Rosetta Smith of Nash County.
Darlene was a wonderful daughter, mother, sister, and friend. She dedicated her life in caring
for her family and her close friends. She will be truly missed by all who loved her.
Darlene leaves behind to cherish her memory, her devoted husband of 35 years, Alfred Perry; daughters, Kimberly Perry (Christopher Yurick) and Heather Perry; seven sisters, Dorothy Wingo (Frank), Deborah Sullivan (Danny), Denise Brown (Rev. Jim Brown), Diana Ward (Gary), Delilah Adkins (Sam), Dawn Jones (David), and Darolyn Peacock (Ronnie); mother-in-law, Helen B. Perry (the late Alfred Thomas Perry Jr.); and brothers-in-law, Bobby Perry (Tina), Tommy Perry, and Gene Perry (Erika).
The family will receive friends and relatives from 7-8:30pm Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A funeral service to remember Darlene will be held at 2:00pm Friday, February 12, 2010 in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Finley Cutshaw officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.wheelerandwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 2/11, 7:00 pm - 8:30 am
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 2/12, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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She was so special and a most precious friend. I know she is with the Lord and in a much better place. I loved her so much and will miss her terribly. Alfred, Kimberly and Heather please know that Meredith and I are here for you whatever we can do for you. I love all of you and will be praying for you.
Dear friends, Our hearts are breaking, along with yours, at Darlene’s homegoing. We know she is happy with the Lord. Just remember, you are not saying good-bye;just I’ll see you later. Darlene leaves a testimony, that we all should strive for. She loved the Lord, and it was so evident in her life,and in her sweet,gentle spirit. May we honor her, by following her example. May God comfort you, and may you know how much we love you. Our prayers, thoughts, and hearts are with you. Love, Dennis & Crystal
alfred we were sorry to hear of darlenes passing we love yall please let us know if we can do anything love jackie samantha barnes mike rowe joyce rowe henry rowe clint and sheryl barnes rebecca barnes hayden barnes and roger barnes yall are also shelterd in the arms of god
Diana and Gary we are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. NC Dept. of Transportation Resident Engineer’s Office Raleigh
We are praying for your family at this time of loss for you. God bless you! Sam and Barbara Brewer and Rachel
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Darlene was a wonderful, caring, compassionate, woman who brought joy to so many. She will be greatly missed. Your family is in our prayers. I know that she walks with Jesus and is smiling down on us with her beautiful smile. She is in a better place and we will see her again. Love you all.
We are praying for you and your family. May God continue to strengthen you all.
Alfred, You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come. Donnie and I have fond memories of you and Darlene when we attended Gospel Missionary Baptist Church and when you played on the church softball team. Love in Christ, Donna and Donnie Evans
Albert, sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. We are thinking about you and your family
Former classmates from the NNSH Class of 1973 offer prayers and love to all of Darlene’s family. We wish you peace as you go through the difficult weeks ahead. May God bless you all. Northern Nash Senior High Graduating Class of 1973
Darlene was one of the sweetest people I remember from my school years and even in years after graduation. I have not had an opportunity to see her in several years; however, I know she would have had kind words and a beautiful smile on her face, because I don’t recall ever being around her that she didn’t. I know you will all miss her greatly and am praying for peace and grace that only God can give you for the days and weeks to come.
My throughts and prayers are with each and everyone of the family I worked with Darlene and Alfred and some of Darlene’s sisters at Hardee’s. Darlene was truly a very special lady and I will never forget her.I am a better person for knowing Darlene.
My thoughts and prayers are with Alfred and the girls. I’ve known Darlene since 2nd grade @ Williford School. What a wonderful, sweet person she ALWAYS was. Whenever you saw her…always a smile and wonderful greeting. Our world could use more like her. May she rejoice in heaven where I know she is. God Bless her entire family and all the D girls.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the God of peace comfort you during this time.
Alfred, Kimberly & Heather, I have just learned of Darlene’s homegoing. I am so sorry for your loss. Darlene had a true testimony of God’s grace in her life. Please know that I am praying for you to feel God’s overwhelming grace & peace at this very difficult time! Love, Janet (English) Joyner
Diana, I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you!
Dear Alfred, Heather, and Kim, I am so sorry to hear about Darlene. It seems like yesterday we were all at El Tapatio, playing Rook and watching karaoke! We all had so much fun together! I know she meant the world to all three of you and that you loved her so much. Everybody who knew her could easily see how tirelessly devoted she was to you. It really hurts me to know that she’s not here anymore. But, isn’t it awesome to think about her actually being in God’s presence She’ll never be alone and she’ll be in perfect peace and happiness from here to eternity! She’s finally somewhere over the rainbow! Know that I’m thinking about you and that I’m keeping you in my prayers. Miss you all! Love, Brandon
Praying for you all to receive strength, comfort & peace of mind in this difficult time; Please know that I am here for you. Darlene was a wonderful woman & will be missed dearly. Love always, Keri Crisp Brown
I just want you to know that I am so sorry to hear about your loss. She was the sweetest lady that God ever created and I am sure that she has already met up with Kenneth and they are just talking and talking. Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. El-Tapatio will never be the same!!! I love you all.
Mr. Perry, Kimberly, and Heather, We are so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a joy and delight during our school years. She always kept a smile on her face and those around her. She will certainly be missed. Just think, she is up in Heaven with my Dad and they are having a ball. Both of them are dancing and praising the Lord like never before! If you need anything please let us know. We love you all so much.
Alfred and family Please accept my deepest sympathy. Darlene was such a sweet person and touch so many lives. I was proud to call her my friend. Heaven truly received another angel when they opened the pearly gates for her arrival. May God wrap his arms around you and bring you peace and comfort.
Alfred, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Doodle, I was so sorry to hear about your wife’s passing. I can’t imagine what you are going through. I am praying that Jesus will fill the emptiness in your heart at this time.
I remember going to the house(parents)after church and eating lunch and playing ball and having a really good Sunday afternoon. Darlene and I worked at Nash General together also, and she was a joy to have around. She will be missed by all. God has a special lady with him tonight.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Thinking and praying for you all at this time. May the God of all comfort, comfort you at this time. II Corinthians 13
Dear Heather, You and your family are in my prayers. I’m praying daily that God will give you the strength and courage to face the loss of your mother. God never makes a mistake, One day we will undersatand why. Try to take one day at time, and look to the Lord who is able to carry you through.
Alfred,miss seeing you & I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Ya’ll have been through alot through your 35 yrs (WOW)! I pray that you & your family feel the presence of the Lord through this situation!It’s by His grace & mercy that we find strength & peace! Turn your worry into worship & your pain into praise! To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord! Darlene’s has reached her life’s destiny! I pray through the help of family, friends & the Lord, you will keep smiling!! With Love, Pattye Ferrell -)
Alfred & family, I can not imagine the pain you feel in the loss of Darlene but I can imagine the comfort you have in knowing that she is now one of God’s Angels. Mickey and I have you in our prayers.
Alfred and Girls, I am so sorry for your lose, Darlene will be missed by so many people that loved and cared for her. Just know that she is in a wonderful place with no pain and suffering.
To the D’ sisters . . I am so sorry to hear about Darlene. She was always so sweet. We sent to school together beginning at Williford. Elaine Luper
Alfred, Kimberly and Heather We will certainly miss Darlene. She was such a special person. Sitting behind her in church I always noticed how she took notes during the sermons. Your faith and your special memories will be very dear to you at this time and help get you through this difficult time. We will be praying for you.
We were sorry to hear about Darlene’s passing away. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was always sweet and kind.
Our prayers are with you