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Barbara Perry Obituary

DECATUR - Barbara J. Perry, 78, of Decatur, died 10:25 PM, Friday, May 13, 2011, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Faith Baptist Church, 875 W. Grove Road, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be 5:00 - 8:00 PM Friday, May 20, 2011 at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be at Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to Faith Baptist Church. Barbara was born July 12, 1932, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Irvin A. and Mary (Colburn) Reed, Sr. She married Marvin R. Perry, March 8, 1953, in Decatur, IL.  She worked at Woolworth's, Findlay and Mt. Zion High Schools and McKinley Terrace. Barbara was an active member of Faith Baptist Church. She loved her grand kids and great-grand kids, liked to knit blankets and enjoyed painting.  Barbara is survived by her husband Marvin; six sons, Richard D. "Rich" Perry and wife Kim E. of Osco, IL, Stephen L. "Steve" Perry and wife Denise of Springfield, IL, Mark A. Perry and wife Lauri of Yorkville, IL, Gregory L. Perry and significant other Kim of Lincoln, IL, Jeffery D. Perry and wife Shiow-Yuh of Palatine, IL, Timothy J. Perry and wife Cheryl of Omaha, NE; two brothers Don Reed of Decatur, IL, Nathan Reed and wife Trudy of Decatur, IL; 21 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters and 5 brothers. Condolences may be left to the family at www. brintlingerandearl.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on May 18, 2011.

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Celeste (Bublitz) Thompson

May 26, 2011

Dear perry family
I too lived across from the Perry family on Cleveland Street growing up. Mrs Perry was a wonderful mother and a good friend to our family. I will have only good memories of her. God bless her and her family

Lois Bates

May 20, 2011

I will always remember growing up across the street from Barbara and our friendship, and rejoiced when she married Marvin. I dearly loved the Reed family. I know that God heals broken hearts, and I am so thankful that we will be together in Heaven. Lois Walker Bates
of East Lawrence previously, now of El Paso, Texas.

Margaret Stafford

May 20, 2011

To Marvin and Barbara's Family: Marvin, my son, Jimmy Chris, called me and told me of Barbara's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Barbara and I went through school together. We were very close/good friends. And, most importantly, I believe I have the honor of having introduced the two of you. I pray your marriage was very long and loved-filled and graced by God's gift of your children. You two were a large part of my past. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

May 19, 2011

Would like to send my prayers to the family on the lose of your loved one .I know Greg and kim from lincoln Il.God be with you all.

Nancy Winings

May 18, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jorita & David Jensen

May 18, 2011

Our prayers and thoughts are with you as you miss Barbara. How wonderful that we have the hope of reunion in the near future.

Patti McMurray

May 18, 2011

Dear Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Perry must have reached many of people to Christ. I remember when she lived on Cleveland Street going to her house and having Bible class. She was so nice. Thanks to her I will see her in Heaven.
Remember the good memories.

Patti (Drake) McMurray

May 18, 2011

We rejoice that Barb is now with her Savior and is healed! Suffering and pain are past. We remember her as a great Mom, Grandmother, and Friend. We know she will be missed by many. Peter and Darlene Walberg

Jeff and Susan Humm

May 18, 2011

Mark, Lauri and family,

Our deepest sympathy.

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