Sister Eula C. King Perry, daughter of the late Joe and Tempie Jordan King, was born in Bullock County, Alabama, on December 8, 1921. She received her educational and spiritual development in Bullock County and remained there until October 15, 1944, when she became the bride of Louis A. Perry, Sr. The newlyweds made their home in Columbus, Georgia, and became the proud parents of six children.
During her marriage, she maintained her membership at Hardaway African Methodist Episcopal Church (Bullock County), but attended and supported Gethsemane Baptist Church (Columbus) as a devout member of the Vocal Choir for several years. Upon the death of her husband in April 1965, she transferred her membership to St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (Columbus), and took on the challenge of being a single parent to her underage children. Always a proud and independent woman, she never received public assistance in any form, and taught her children the importance of being self-sufficient.
A woman of God, she was a devoted member of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, where she served on the Steward Board, Stewardess Board and Usher Board. She was a member of the Sanctuary Choir, Lay Organization on the local and Conference levels, Women’s Missionary Society, and was a founding member of the Gospel Choir. She supported the Youth Department, Vacation Bible School and several other organizations in the church.
A beautiful and gracious lady, Sis. Perry was a cosmetic salesperson for Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Lowe’s branch of Fuller Products Company and received awards as “Top Salesperson” on several occasions. Later, she was employed at Fieldcrest Mills for more than 20 years. Her true passion was sewing, a natural, creative talent enhanced and encouraged by her mother, an avid seamstress. Sister Perry has tailor-made garments for her children, grandchildren, relatives and many others. Her talent ran the gamut from a simple seam repair to an ornate wedding gown; no sewing task was too complex for her.
Sister Perry began experiencing health-related problems in 2001 and moved in with her daughter, Tempye. For the past few years, Bessie and Ronald Mizer in Florida, Minnie and George Moore, in Savannah, and Jean and Charles Martin in Atlanta have alternately cared for her in their homes. The members of her sons-in-law’s A.M.E. churches in Georgia and Florida: Roberts Mt. Pisgah, Jacksonville; St. Paul, Orlando; Allen Chapel, Plant City; St. Luke, Tampa, and St. Philip Monumental, Savannah have come to know and love her.
Sister Perry answered God’s call on Saturday, January 13, 2007, at Emory University Hospital, Decatur (Atlanta), Georgia. She was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. She leaves to cherish her sweet, sweet spirit and loving memory six children, Daisy Belt, Gloria Jean (Charles) Martin, Louis A. (Debbie) Perry, Bessie (Ronald) Mizer, Minnie (George A.) Moore, and Tempye (Ramon) Gonzalez; two foster children, Robert Samuel and Sharon Samuel; 17 grandchildren, Samantha (Michael) Lynch, Anjanette "Lisa" (Marcel) Elligan, Louis Alexander III (Buffy) Perry, Jeremy (Tronda) Perry, Tatanisha "Tesa" (Steve) Skelton, Tameika "Tami" Moore, Mosi Summerall, Deanna "Terri" Herring, Timothy, Peli (Robert) Bortei-doku, Kevin (Ciara) Moore, Tabitha "Nicki" Bradford; 26 great-grandchildren, Chloe Lynch, Kristy Lynch, Michael Lynch, Gabrielle Latimore, Xavier Perry, Jaelynn Perry, Deatrick "Trey" Herring, Carlton "Dre" Herring, Tatiana Moore, Lauryn Moore, Christopher Moore, Gia Bortei-doku; brother/best friend, K. S. (Marjorie) King, brothers Julius King, L. W. (Dollie) King, Reverend E. X. (Jean) King, and Zemar (Mattie) King; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, special friend, Mrs. Gladys Tarver, the St. Paul A.M.E. Church family and friends.
She was affectionately called Na-Na and had a fun-loving and gentle spirit. Full of wisdom and virtue, she shall be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
“Her children arise and call her blessed..” – Proverbs 31:28
Wake Date/Time: Friday, January 19th/6 p.m. St. Paul AME Church 4900 Saint Marys Rd Columbus, GA 31907 (706) 682-2927
Viewing of the Body Date/Time: Friday, January 19th/1 p.m.-5 p.m. CHARLES E HUFF'S INTL FUNERAL 927 5TH AVE Columbus, GA 31901-2822 (706) 322-8713
Funeral Date/Time: Saturday, January 20th/1 p.m. St. James AME Church 1002 6th Ave Columbus, GA 31901 (706) 322-8043
Buriel Date/Time: Sunday, January 21st/2 p.m. Central Standard Time Perry Family Graveyard (Jericho) Union Springs, Alabama *Processional leaving Charles Huff International Funeral home at 1:45 p.m. eastern standard time
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death,neither sorrow or crying, neither shall there be any more pain: For the former things are passed away. Rev. 21:4
Ms. Peri / Peli (Granddaughter)
It's hard to believe its been 4 years since Nana has passed away. Since then I've had two kids one of which I know is with you and he's sitting on your lap (lol). I struggle with his death but knowing that you were already in heaven ...
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Her Last Birthday was with me! / Fouth Child (Daughter)
Before Mama passed away she spent her last Birthday in Plant City Florida with me. As it was getting closer to her Birthday everyone was informing her that she had a Birthday coming. A few days before she said that she hope...
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In Loving Memory / Minnie Perry Moore (Daughter)
Today December 8 2010 we would have celebrated Mom's 89th birthday. Since my birthday is just three days prior she would always say "Happy Birthday to me and you!" I feel she was my birthday gift from God! She was the epitom...
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MISSING YOU / Temp
STILL MISS YOU MAMA!
Miss U much! / Peli
Nana I miss you so much and I think of you daily. We baked a cake and ate it with ice cream and thought about you. :)
From the Stewardess Board of Greater St. Paul AME-Orlando,FL / Corinne Johnson (friend)Read >>
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