She was born on July 2, 1939 to the late Charles Eggers and Peal Mitchell Eggers in Watauga County.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Joe Perry; second husband, Fred Eggers; two sisters; and a brother.
Survivors include her daughter, Aleta Stafford of Hickory; son, Tony Perry of Boone; grandchildren, Cheri Smith (Tim), Carla Chastain, Jae Cee Marchand, Anna Marchand, James Stafford, Crystal Perry, Christen Maestas, Joseph Perry; great grandchildren, Lilly Chastain, Tim Smith, John Smith, Matthew Weaver, Tristin Worley, Kallie Worley, Electra Maestas; sisters, Betty Sue York of Yadkinville, Joann Cole of Louisville; and numerous other relatives.
Services will be held at a later date.