She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Duncan; mother, Annie Duncan; brother, Bobby Duncan, and great-granddaughter, Ella Kate Vann. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, James M. Perry, Sr.; daughters, Gail Penhale (Garry) of Helena, Denise Rasco (Terry) of Trussville, and Pam Winnett (Ray) of Maylene; sons, Marvin Perry of Maylene, Sonny Perry (Linda) of Maylene, and Greg Perry (Georgie) of Sulligent; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Loyace Rezendes of Sylacauga; and brothers, Alvin Duncan of Selma, and Roy Duncan of Wetumpka.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Rockco Funeral Home (Montevallo), with Bro. George Golden officiating. The visitation will be from 12 until 1. Burial will be at Heiberger Cemetery in Marion, Alabama. The family wishes to thank Dr. McBrayer, Connie of Heart South, and Comfort Care Hospice for their exceptional care.