I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.

Mrs. Mary Perry, age 83, of 592 Lickskillet Road in Warrenton, North Carolina departed this life on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her residence.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, July 5, 2020, at 11:00 AM at Boyd & Royster Funeral Services in Warrenton North Carolina. Pastors Nathaniel and Stephanie Burrison will preside over the services and Pastor Thurman R. Davis will deliver the eulogy. Burial will follow at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church cemetery in Warrenton, North Carolina.

She leaves to cherish her memories; her most devoted daughter, Helena Williams of the home; siblings, Endie B Washington, Irene Ortiz, George R. Williams, Annie Boyd (Stephen), Jonas Williams (Deloris), and Mary W. Smith; one aunt, Jessie A. Parham; one sister-in-law, Mary Raye (A.C.); one brother-in-law, Raymond Harrris (Yvonne); two special devoted cousins, Evangelist Doris Kearney and Isabelle Mangum; goddaughters, Melba Glover and JoAnn Williams; godsons, Rev. Darryl Boone and Andre Carthens; numerous extended family members, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and loving church family.

The body will be on view at the funeral home starting at 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM on Saturday, July 4, 2020.

Professional Services Rendered to Boyd & Royster Funeral Services in Warrenton, North Carolina.