Mary E. Perry (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Mary Edith Perry, daughter of Elmer and Virgie Barker Winfrey, was born September 18, 1942, in Swedeborg, Missouri. She departed this life Monday, November 24, 2014, in Christian Health and Rehabilitation Center North, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of seventy-two years, two months, and six days.
On February 12, 1959, she was united in marriage to Calvin Henry “Bob” Perry, and to this union six daughters and four sons were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bob, on March 17, 1998; three daughters, twins Mary Michele and Iva LaGayle Perry, and Nora Faye Lubbock; a son, Benjium Earl Perry; a granddaughter, Virginia Nicole Perry; a grandson, Logan Perry; a sister, Linda; and a half-brother, Ricky.
Mary is survived by three daughters, Lora Barker, and her husband, James, Carol Lowrey, and Carla Gerard, all of Lebanon, Missouri; three sons, Bobby Perry, and his wife, Rebecca, Calvin Perry, and Aaron Perry, all of Lebanon, Missouri; eighteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; a brother, Everett Winfrey, and his wife, Kathy, of Brumley, Missouri; two half-brothers, Dave Hendrickson, of Rocky Mount, Missouri, and Rocky Hendrickson, of Brumley, Missouri; three half-sisters, Brenda Barker, of Fulton, Missouri, Kathy Burris and Kim Busch, both of Eldon, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born in Swedeborg, Missouri, but lived most of her life in the Lebanon, Missouri area. After she and Bob were married, they made their home near Lebanon and lovingly raised their children. Throughout the years, Mary was a devoted homemaker and mother to her husband and family.
Mary had professed her belief in Christ and followed the Pentecostal faith all through her life.
In her spare time she enjoyed working in her garden, and listening to “old style” country music. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed making special recipes for her family. Her family was very dear to her and she especially enjoyed her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and also the neighborhood children.
Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them during her seventy-two years.
A Memorial has been established and donations may be left at the funeral home.
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