Perry-Spencer Madison | NC

Obituary For Katherine M. Perry

Katherine M. Perry, 95, of Reidsville, NC died Tuesday, September 1, 2020. There will be a public viewing from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, Eden, NC. A Private Service will be held Monday, September 7, 2020 at 12 noon. LIVE STREAM WILL BE AVAILABLE ON PERRY SPENCER FUNERAL HOME WEBSITE.

Katherine, affectionally known as “Aunt Kat” was born January 1, 1925 to the late Arvelia Yourse Perry and William Haywood Perry. On September 1, 2020 she closed her eyes to go home to heaven. She was the youngest of six siblings. She graduated from Washington High School in Reidsville, NC and Gupton School of Mortuary Science in Nashville, Tn.She was a lifelong member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and her love for the church was radiated through her service in the following areas: Chairperson of the Finance committee, chairperson of the Audit Committee, Board of trustees, Member of the Pastor- Parish Committee, Committee of Nominations, Outreach Ministries, Church Council, Lay Leadership, certified Lay Speaker, District Mission Society Representative, Administrative Council and the Women’s Society of Christian Service.

Katherine was one of the founding members of the Central District of the Funeral Directors and Morticians Association of North Carolina served as the Secretary/ Treasurer for well over forty years. She also served as a Life Member in the Order of Eastern Star PHA for over fifty years and was a Past Matron of Betheshevier Chapter #389A.

As a resident of Reidsville, NC for the majority of her life she earned the title of the First African American Cashier at Daniel’s Super Market where she was employed before joining her brother, Lee Settle Perry Sr., in starting Perry and Spencer Funeral Home.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: William Haywood Perry Jr., George Perry, Lee Settle Perry Sr., and Francis Norman Perry, sister: Elizabeth Perry.

She is survived by a devoted nieces and caregivers: Arvelia Martin (Arthur), Sheila Mosley (Jeffery), nephews: Lee S. Perry Jr., Lawrence Stafford Perry, Dennis Millner, Billy Perry, Dewitt Perry, and Chris Perry, and a host of other relatives and friends

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Our Prayers and Condolences are extended to the Family of Ms Katherine Perry. Minister Levitus and Juanita Nunley, Reidsville,NC

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My condolences to the family. I am really going to miss seeing her at the funeral. She was such a good friend to my mother. Rest in Peace. Scotia Hairston Wade.

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For the Perry family, I did not know her , but I knew she was a well-educated , nice, caring Lady . Shen also was a very dedicated Lady to her Funeral home . You all will be in our thoughts & Prayers . She will surely be missed by all who knew & Loved her . What a great Lady . May God Bless & Comfort you all during & after this Difficult time , Love in Christ, Nancy Raines, Rachael Dillard & others . !!!

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To the Perry family from the Kirby's with deepest sympathy we wish you well. Ant Kat was an amazing woman. Her will to work at 95 yrs young amazed me. She was a special friend to Onya. She will be missed. HB with

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To to Sheila and the Perry Family do you know Miss cat was to love her wow what a blessing to have your aunt for 95 years we offer our deepest sympathy for your lost but please know that your your loss is Heaven's gain Loyd and Joann Reading, Pennsylvania

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To the entire Perry Family, my warmest and most heartfelt condolences to you all. I didn't know Ms. Katherine personally, but to know one of you, is to know you all. What a blessed life of 95 precious years! Glory be to God. May she RIP. So sorry for your loss, but not for heavens gain. Most respectfully, Dexter W. Welch Jr. Nashville, TN.

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Katherine Perry was a wonderful, endearing woman. She served her friends, church and family with loyalty and love. We will miss her encouraging words and warm spirit. God Bless...Jimmie Gravely and Family.

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So sorry for your loss!

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That beautiful smile and warm conversation will be missed,praying for the family.Ann Clark

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I admired Ms. Kat and will miss her. I will forever be inspired by her stories on becoming the first black cashier in Reidsville, a licensed funeral director and her father's start of the family funeral home business. She will continue to live in my memories. ~Barbara Martin

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I USE TO WORK WITH KAT PERRY ALONG LONG TIME AGO, SHE WAS A VERY VERY SWEET LADY.SHE WILL TRULY BE MISSED. TAMMY PRICE

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Ms. Perry was a very special lady. I will miss her. Betty Marcellus

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Aunt kat was a genuine and beautiful lady, we will miss her smiling face, Wm Betts and family

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Mrs. Kat has been such a joyful delight to all of us that she encountered! She had a smile on her face that is unforgettable. She was the bright spot for all of us at Perry & Spencer. We even visited just to see her and get her words of joy and to just get her smile shared with us. She was our business with words of encouragement. Mrs. Kat will be truly missed by all of us! Sending prayers and condolences to Perry Jr. and his family. Ren Galloway Johnson & Family

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Mrs. Katherine was a jewel to the community! For years when you entered into the funeral home her sweet presence would always greet us at the front desk. She would help us from insurance, notary, etc. The Perry Family and Funeral Home Staff have our condolences during your time of bereavement. We rejoice knowing to be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord! So, we know we shall see Mrs. Kat again in the morning at that great coronation! Love, The Meadows Family

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Mrs Katherine was precious to our family. She will surely be missed. We truly got to know her when the Lodge sent our Daughter to Girls State. Mrs. Perry was the one who contacted us and stayed in touch with us and always checking to see how our daughter was doing. We will miss her at the Funeral Home. We we would go there we always stopped long enough to chat with her. Family we send our condolences and we are praying for your strength. Just take your burdens to Jesus and He will be there to help you when you need Him. Love, from the Nimmons Family

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Our condolences and prayers are with the family. Mrs. Kat is one of the dearest friends our my mother Princess Scales. She will surely be missed. Although our hearts are heavy, we yet rejoice with the heavenly hosts, for indeed they have claimed another angel. The Scales Family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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