Janet Moss Perry

Janet was born on October 28, 1934, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Herman Richard Williams and Lillie Gray Williams.

Janet led a vibrant and active life marked by deep faith and a love for adventure. She was a devoted member of her church community and found great joy in singing in the choir. Her spiritual journey took her to sacred places around the world, including Jerusalem and other parts of the Holy Land, to Europe as well as to Hawaii. These travels were among her most cherished experiences.

She worked diligently throughout her life and remained employed until her 70th birthday before retiring from Wachovia Securities.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Williams, Lillie Gray Williams, her first husband and father of her children, Pell Moss Jr., her second husband, Charles Perry; two grandchildren, Kelly Moss and Lauren Braswell, as well as other loved ones who went before her.

She is lovingly remembered by her children; Stephen Moss of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Joseph (Patti) Moss of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, Philip Moss of Deland, Florida, and Joy (Steve) Braswell of Gibsonville, North Carolina.

She also leaves behind six grandchildren; Kristen (Nick) Pupa, Jennifer (Jerri) Shephard, Kati (Jeff) Holden, Chris Moss, Adam Moss, and Emily (Jacob) Dudley; and seven great-grandchildren Gavin Pupa, Weston Pupa, Mason Shephard, Carter Shephard, Chandler Holden, Kendall Pupa, and Reese Holden.

She was also remembered affectionately by Marie Moss, mother of Jennifer, Chris, and Adam, who has remained a valued part of the family, and her only cousin, Josephine Blankenship of Mechanicsville, Virginia.

Janet’s joyful spirit left an indelible mark on those around her. One unforgettable moment came during her granddaughter Kristen’s wedding when she joined the Congo line with such enthusiasm that she danced herself into a fit of laughter, and even a bit of chaos, leaving everyone with a story that would fondly be remembered for years to come.

May her memory bring comfort to all who knew and loved her.

The family of Janet Moss Perry would like to thank the UNC REX Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center of Apex. The kindness, compassion and wonderful care you provided to our mother and grandmother we will forever be grateful. From the bottom of our hearts, we sincerely appreciate everything you did.

A private graveside service to honor her life will be held for the immediate family only on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Pineview Cemetery in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

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Services entrusted to Apex Funeral Home.