our loss May 15, 2008
just wanted to update those who read this. my grandma went home to be with the lord on tuesday. she will be missed. i know she is in a wonderful place and it no longer in pain!! i was there when she took her last breath and it was beautiful. i could see the light of jesus come and get her and all the wrinkles came out of her face. i will prob be absent from the blog for a few days. thank you to all who have been keeping my family in your prayers.
Amy E. Perry
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NEWPORT - Amy Elizabeth Perry,
83, of Lucas Avenue, Newport, RI, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Heatherwood Nursing and Subacute Center, Newport, RI.
She was the wife of the late Frank S. Perry.
Born in Newport, RI on May 31, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Alphonso and Carrie (Meleleu) Perry.
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Mrs. Perry was a life long resident of Newport. Besides raising her family, she enjoyed playing cards with her friends and bowling in a league. She especially loved summers at King’s Park where she dedicated over thirty years being a park attendant for the city.
Her son Frank S. Perry Jr. of Portsmouth, RI survives her, six daughters Amy E. Vars of Jensen Beach, FL, Frances S. Manville-Escobar of Portsmouth, RI, Caroline M. Gadrow of South Kingstown, RI, Debra Gibbs of Newport, RI, Carmen Scott of Middletown, RI and Susie Samuels, of Newport, RI, five brothers William Perry of Norfolk, VA, Edward Perry, Moreno Valley, CA, Donald B. Perry of Portsmouth, RI, Everett Perry of Evans, GA and Allyn Perry of Melbourne, FL, her sister Ellen Ford of Newport, RI, thirty two grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.
She was the mother of the late Joseph R. Manville and sister of the late Robert Perry, Norman Perry, Edith C. Parks and Florence Richardson.
Her funeral will be held on Friday, May 16, 2008, at 11 a.m. in Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.
Burial will be in Newport Memorial Park in Middletown.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2008, from 5-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Big Sisters of Rhode Island, 50 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840.
Condolences, information and directions are available at www.memorialfuneralhome.com
*HUGE HUGS*
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am glad you saw Jesus and he comforted your grandma and you.
LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!
LOVE JANNA
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matthew 5:4
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Take comfort in knowing she is with Jesus, and anytime you need to, just close your eyes and the memories will fill you with love. God’s blessings to you and yours, my friend.
SO sorry to hear about this…I will be praying for you and the family
I’m so sorry for your lost. I know you know she is in a much better place, may god be with you now and forever.