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Saturday, March 17, 2018
Wayman AME Church, 424 N. Memorial Drive
- Visitation – 9 am
- Funeral Service – 10 am
- Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery
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Racine – Johnnie Irene Perry, 98, was call home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 9, 2018. She was born in Macon, Mississippi on January 3, 1920, daughter of the late John and Mamie (nee: May) Cotton.
Johnnie was a Racine resident for most of her life and retired from JI Case in 1982. She was a decades long active and faithful member of Wayman AME Church.
She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons Robert (Mae) Perry and Bruce Perry; three daughters Bessie (Ronald) Claybrook, Gaynell Harlan, and Linda Perry all of Racine; one brother Ellis (Dorothy) Cotton; 17 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband William Perry; two sons Leonard Cotton and William Perry Jr; son-in-law Leon Harlan; six sisters Lola Glover, Mamie Walker, Sarah Perry, Mary Bolton, Betty Paulette, and Edna Harmon; three brothers Charlie Cotton, Grover Cotton, and Rufus Cotton.
Homegoing Services will be held in the Wayman AME Church (424 Memorial Drive) on Saturday, March 17, 2018. Public visitation from 9am-10am followed by her funeral service at 10am with Rev. Charlene Mills, eulogist, and Rev. Ernest Ni’A officiating. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.
Special thanks to her beautiful granddaughter, and her hospice nurses Liz, Eva, and Kimberly Horton for the loving care provided to Johnnie.
Robert Hicks An Fam says
Our Prayers And Thought’s Are With The Perry,Cotton Family(s);May God Continue To Bless And Comfort You In Your Time Of Bereavement.
The Hicks Family
Deniseon King says
Praying that God will comfort and strengthen the family during this most difficult time. God is a very present help and is with you always.
Tammi J. McCright says
Linda: You have suffered a great loss. My condolences to you and your family. Draw near to the LORD. He will be there for you anytime and every time you need Him. I will keep you in my prayers.
Larry Cark & Family says
Our Condolences to the Perry & Cotton family. May the Lord continue to bless everyone during this time of sorrow.
Cherry&Linda campbell says
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with the Perry&Cotton family. My our God be with you all at this time and always 🙏
Anita Hardin says
Whenever the family gathers to laugh, talk, eat, stories are told and hugs are shared your mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friends spirit lives on. Praying for God’s peace to rest in the hearts of all of her loved ones. May God Comfort all of you during this time.
Blessings Anita Hardin
Lolita Kimmons Moody says
To the Perrys and Cottons, your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
JoAnn and Hugh Hattix says
Prayers are with the Perry and Cotton families.
Daris J Hodges says
Our sincerest sympathy and deepest condolences are extended to the entire family. May God strengthen you all during your time of need.
Doris Ingram-Jones says
To the Perry family, I am sadden to hear about the passing of Miss Johnnie. I have known her since I was a young child. Loved to talk to her whenever I would see her. May the Lord give you peace in the days, weeks and months to come…
Valencia Davidson Tucker says
My Deepest condolences in the lost of your love one. Mother
Linda Perry n Bruce Perry.
Pastor Larry E.& Wylinda Brown says
We continue to pray for your family. May God bless and strengthen your hearts.
Anonymous says
Love you grandma Joyce McGee