Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Perry, of Raymore, Missouri passed away October 6 ,2011. She was born December 15, 1914 in Belton, Missouri, the daughter of William F. and Mollie E. (Perkins) Evans. She married John Porter Perry on January 28, 1951. Elizabeth was a resident of the Belton-Raymore area for nearly all her life and for many years worked as a shipping clerk for the Grace Company. At the time of her death, she was the oldest Belton High School alumni. Elizabeth was a member of the Belton Christian Church and a former board member and docent of the Belton Historical Society. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Margaret Philena Clendenen and Bertha June Bullock. Mrs. Perry is survived by her son, Fred Hodkins of Paonia, Colorado; grandson, Christopher Hodkins of Colorado; and granddaughter, Emily Sophia Hodkins of California. The family and friends will meet at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Wednesday, October 12, at 9:30 a.m. followed by the graveside services at 10:00 a.m. in Mt. Moriah Cemetery South. Condolences may be made at www.mtmoriah-freeman.com.
