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Willie Perry Obituary
His mother was 64. Tyler Perry announced the news of the Tuesday death on his Web site, where he thanked fans for their prayers. He did not say where his mother died or anything about the cause.
Perry's publicist did not immediately respond to a phone call.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution quoted a 2006 interview with Perry in which he said his mother was the basis for his most popular character, Madea.
The newspaper said Maxine Perry was a preschool teacher who worked at the New Orleans Jewish Community Center for most of her life.
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Shawntaja Marie Bryant
August 27, 2024
How time flies. The love and memories never fade away . Because God had already paved a way . May her dream legacy never change . But be up broughted . And up rooted , up lifting to all to also learn and Neel to . I am from my family side of the Bryants and My father Mable mc Neil from Stacy. We send and relive your expectations . And make a marathon of our own . History . May god continue to shinevan out pour of blessings yet to come.
Shawntaja Marie Bryant
August 27, 2024
Oh wow . Big fan of course and close relative of the Bryants family on my great grandma and great aunt Minnie Murdock. and Earnestine duhart. And Mary Bryant . I send my condolences and what ever god left her for the family will be done as well ... May she live on . And the legacy.
Anthony
August 8, 2024
Life is a journey that we all must embarked on . There is no death for the believers, we just can't perceived them. When I read that your mom is forever with you, I feel the same way about my mom. The spirit world is older than the physical world. One day we will rejoice our mom. Time does not heal ever wound. Some days seem like it was yesterday. Your journey has not begun. Stay safe and focused.
Anthony
Deborah Boudreaux
April 29, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss I myself lost my Mother when she was just 40 years old . I can understand how hard it must have been. So I send my condolences to you and your family. Mother's are what makes the world go around and when one is lost its felt every wheres.
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Lisa Lynch
April 2, 2024
Rest, sweet mother. Your life was a gift. Tyler is an even greater gift from God.
Carrie Brown
January 25, 2024
My belated condolence's to you and your family. I've been there with lost, some (33yrs) ago, but time's it still feels like yesterday. I'm a big fan. After watching your movie Maxine Baby..it gave me even a better insight into "Tyler Perry" life. Thank you! I know Ms Maxine is so proud of you and watching over you everyday. May God continue to bless and watch over you and family. My prayers are with you!
Eleven Lewis
November 26, 2023
I never new the path of of grace and mercy until lose our mothers .
Iam glad offer you my spiritual intellect thoughts of just letting you know that God is with you and each year begin to realize that our mothers will always wonderful they really truly are. God bless and I´m so sorry and I never thought that I would ever approach this particular past, but it was needed for me to know that you have been so genuine nice to my mother . Great Cicely Tyson and your Wonderful mother thank you for taking care of my mother, and being her friend . While hidden behind goodness of God grace politically hidden. Sorry . We don´t know which way to go when they heaven´s take slow God shall bless you.by John Legend says sometimes we´re just ordinary people but mothers
Awesome what leave behind. Great vision
true grace thank you being my friend.
Patricia Rivers
November 24, 2023
Rest on sweet Angel, thank you for sharing Tyler with the world.
Evangelist V. S. Moore & Family
November 7, 2023
Rest In Eternal Love & Peace Mother Perry
Cathy Correll
November 7, 2023
You didn't know me. You sure raised a kind and loving son. I saw him in a movie my friend swapped with me back in the days of video rentals. I must say, my grandson nephew Wyatt fell in love and would watch Madea and could never get enough. We all were so thrilled when he opened up a studio in Georgia. I know you are looking down upon him with pride in your sweet, loving, and always giving you praise of all of what has made him. Bless you and rest easy that he is loved and has never changed. Sincerely, Cate Correll
Dymond Johnson
October 24, 2023
Sorry for you lost ty i really want to see and hug you again
Shanna DeBose
June 20, 2023
So very sorry for your loss and do understand the sorrow. I Will continue to pray for your strength because it never gets easier.
Charles Hamilton
April 9, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ms. Francesica Marie Gaint, B.S., MBA, Chief Executive Officer
September 13, 2022
AngelSalute Ms. Willie Maxine Campbell Perry. Celebrate her legacy Mr. Tyler Perry by continuing to live. She is with you.
S/Ms. Francesica Marie Gaint, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of #GaintAndAssociates (2024)
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J Whitehead
May 19, 2021
Praying for you Tyler Perry!
Rankins in Baton Rouge and Greensburg, Louisiana
April 12, 2021
Rest in Paradise with God
Kasandra Powell
August 1, 2020
Mr.Perry I'm so sorry for your lost.I didnt know about your Mother I'm sorry. I just lost My Mother March 2020.I miss her dearly dearly. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Pray for My Dad (91),my family and I. I am definitely praying for You/Your family. Take care.
Respectfully,
K. Powell
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Sharon Young
June 2, 2020
Trust and believe I know what it feels like it is so hard to overcome. But no this she is always watching. She is not dead it is the flesh that is dead She is resting in Jesus Arms. I just found this have I know of this site I would have
posted long before now. But you know what they say with all due respect better late than never. Rest easy my love your home free now.
January 14, 2020
I feel your lost I've been there May God bless you and keep you Carla Guise
Julia Noble
January 12, 2020
Belated sympathy to you and your family. I know your Mom has been gone for years, but I just found out after deciding to check out tylerperry.com. Loosing a mom is very hard. My mom was called home on December 23, 2008, exactly 4 months before her birthday. That pain never goes away. You learn by the grace and mercy of GOD to try to accept it and go on. I'm a big fan of yours and I'm thankful that you mom birth you into this world to give so much laughter, help and kindness to so many people. May GOD continue be with you, bless you and keep you and your family in his loving arms.
Mattie Owens
September 29, 2019
WE CONTINUE ON BUT SO DOES THE PAIN. STILL THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Deidra Lebron
September 27, 2019
Rest in Holy Peace
Leila Banks
September 14, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the Perry Family. May God's love bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
BEVERLY HAYES
September 13, 2019
Thank you Mrs. Perry for giving birth to such a beautiful dreamer, your son Tyler Perry. He has given and continues to give so much to so many. And not only monetary Blessings of money, houses, cars, etc., but also so many laughs to billions of people. He's so very proud to be your son and call you his mother; and I know you were proud to call him your son. Thank you for giving such a wonderful gift to the world, a gift that continues to give over and over and over, in the person of your son Tyler Perry. Rest in peace Willie Maxine Perry. Although you are already in heaven, you still can't crown JESUS until we all get there. So in the meantime, whatever you are doing from Glory to keep Tyler inspired please keep on doing. You have given the world so much in your son Tyler Perry.
Shavonne Barnes
February 24, 2019
Rest in peace
Barbara Lewis
February 15, 2019
Its never easy to say goodbye to a loved one that gave you so much and taught so much without asking for monetary gain! That's Momma for you!
Shantanette Washington
December 2, 2018
Sorry for your lost it's been9years since u lost her again sorry tha lost of your mother #1fan of have and have nots
Chris Ivey
December 23, 2017
With thanks for your mother we have a person like you Tyler. You make us laugh when thing are sad. I just want to express from my family to your my condolences. God bless.
Valincia
October 20, 2017
I am sorry for your lost of your mother. You are an inspiration in my life because I am raising my granddaughter. I watched your plays and movies often. I know you are a child of God. He is doing great things in your life. Please continue to give yourself to God and inspiring others.
Lois Weiss
October 14, 2017
RIP Mrs.Perry Madea's a winner
Renita Edmonds
September 6, 2017
May The Lord continue to BLESS your hearts with Peace and Comfort! Remembering Mother, Perry!
Shelmaria Coleman
August 19, 2017
My deepest condolences to you and your family Tyler Perry
Your mother is responsible for the amazing actor, producer, father, friend that you are today
You are one of my favorite actors of all time
You're an inspiration to me Mr Perry
I would love to meet you or keep in contact with you.... Email address: [email protected]
Rest In Heavenly Peace Mrs Perry
James A Perry
March 15, 2017
I know this is late in coming but sorry to hear about your mother I'm just looking for my half brothers. I am not looking for anything else. [email protected]
Victoria
February 14, 2017
I thought of you today. It's "Love Day" I remember how much you liked this day. Wondering how you are and the amazing things your doing. I'm going home next week for Mardi Gras and I'll get some beads for you. Miss our conversations and hold them dear to my heart. Keep watching over us as we continue our life's journey but hold my place right next to you, we have so much to talk about. Love & light to you always❤
February 13, 2017
Sorry to hear about your mother. You have my deep sympathy may the God of all comfort help you and family to cope with this difficult time.
cynthia smith
March 17, 2016
Hi Tyler, sorry to hear about your mom. I will keep you in my prayers.We share cousins in Pickens, MS.Last name is Lloyd. Email me [email protected]
Y C
February 5, 2016
There are some things in life that no matter how often it happens or how often we hear about it, it causes us pain and sorrow. Losing a love one is one of them. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time. Also, may Isaiah 55:8 bring the family some comfort and hope.
Mary Moore
January 21, 2016
Rest in heaven
Tania MacDonald
December 23, 2015
God lead her home where Jesus embraced her with open , loving arms, her Christmas, this year , is indeed very Blessed, take care!
Victoria
November 25, 2015
Thinking of you and your family Tyler over this holiday season. We always remember and the grief gets lighter to carry. Approaching your son's first birthday, what a time to celebrate. Happy Birthday Aman♡
November 24, 2015
Revelasion 21.3.4.5.es la mejor de las promesas para todos
Mary Moore
October 21, 2015
Rest in the arm of Jesus
Johanne M
October 2, 2015
Teachers are awesome! Jesus was also a wonderful teacher. Jesus cared deeply about others and wanted the best for them. One thing Jesus though us was that there is a hope if everlasting life where we can see our loved ones once again. In John 17:3 it is stated, 'to have everlasting life you must learn to know God and the one that He has sent Jesus Christ'. If we follow these counsels, we too can enjoy everlasting life and gain the opportunity to see loved ones once again.
Alma Jones
September 21, 2015
REST IN PARADISE ❤
Jennie McNealty
September 7, 2015
My prayer is that God continue to strengthen you and your family. I know God have shown Himself strong in your life everyday.
Kevin Shorts
August 28, 2015
Hi Perry
I'm Pastor Shorts was close friends with you at your days at Greater in New Orleans. Just wanted to say man , the loss of a loved one gets manageable with Time. I send the comfort of Gods love to you and your Family.
August 9, 2015
may she rest in peace.. may god continue to bless all of the family
Victoria
May 29, 2015
This December will be 6 years since the Lord called you home. You're missed so much in every passing day. I think of you today like all the past days knowing you are safe, comfortable and keeping a watchful eye on us all whose lives you've touched. Congratulations on your grandson Aman, you would be proud. Always forever in my thoughts. Rest is paradise Miss Willie.
TH
May 28, 2015
To the Perry family, How difficult it is to lose someone who is so dearly loved and needed. She dedicated herself to family, and so many others. May you draw comfort and strength each day through prayer and God's promises. (Jeremiah 29 : 11-13)
Paula Jackson
May 18, 2015
Sorry for your loss hope she was alive to see your greatest work your son but if not in flesh she will always be here in for you and your son in spirit...stay good hearted and open minded. Paula on Beecher Rd
D. White
May 15, 2015
Sending heartfelt condolences to Tyler & his family.
Wilma Morton
April 28, 2015
Mr. Perry, I'm REALLY late. Sorry for the loss of your Mama. I lost mine March 9,1996. It never goes away,but it does get easier. Just know she's resting and waiting to see you and your siblings and y'all will, "Walk around heaven all day."...Oh, You and I will meet one day(hopefully soon),and you'll write 2 of your best movies,one about Emma and Willie.
loris Collins
April 5, 2015
I know I'm late mr perry but I am so sorry for your loss . I admire your strength I lost my grandparents and still grieves for them. May God continue to hold you close
Kiesha Walker
March 17, 2015
I know I'm super late Tyler Perry I love all your movies and plays I know how it feels to loose family I lost a lot of family my mom dad grandma great grandma niece great uncle
Patricia Brame
March 16, 2015
Dear Tyler, I am reading that your mother passed on because I was googling you again to see what was new in that creative mind of yours. I am extremely sorry you lost her she was still young. You/Madea bring so much joy to my life. Please come back to Philadelphia we miss you. May God continue to bless your lifework. Love and peace, Pat B
evangeline lakes
February 15, 2015
Luv you tyler but God luvs you more
Karen S
January 10, 2015
Mrs. Perrty - I never met you and I don't think I'll meet Tyler Perry but it is an honor for all the good things you have taught him. He's done a lot of good things especially the meaning in the movies he's done. You must of had a rough life but I know you were a strong woman that never gave up in your kids. I have to say that you are an angel and you can finally rest in peace but you'll be looking over your son shoulder in everything good he'll be doing in life.
Mikita Ckyyou
November 15, 2014
May God continue to keep and u lift in good spirit. I know what its like to lose a parent. God bles Mr. Perry and his family
austin
christopher tyler
November 5, 2014
my good keep u and help i well pray for u all ever day tyler love christopher tyler for la porte 2818670729
christopher tyler
November 5, 2014
my god keep u and i well pray for ever day if u can call me at 2818670729 it well be good love tyler perry family i am 13 call me chris
jessie smith
September 28, 2014
May God bless you and your family. I know she will be missed a lot.
Andria Petty
September 23, 2014
May GOD RICHLY BLESS U MR T.PERRY &FAMILY JUST KNOW THAT GOD HAS SEND FOR ONE OF HIS ANGELS TO REMAIN ENCOURAGED AN GOD WILL HEAL YOUR WOUNDED HEART WIT TIME!
TAMIKA ROWE
August 30, 2014
Rest in peace.love tamika rowe.
Hyacinth Sterling
August 29, 2014
Sleep and rest awhile for the day to raise up to meet our King.
Katrina Baker
August 9, 2014
God bring angels back home who has learned the meaning of love and sacrifice. An angel learns to always put others before thy self. They always protect the ones they love no matter what they have to do or say to let no harm come to the one's they love. We mothers do our best, because the best is all we can do when it comes to loving our children.
Tanisha noble
July 31, 2014
I pray that you and your family find great peace.god need an angel so she went to fill the spot.
Ernestine Wilson
July 22, 2014
May God bless you and an keep up in a good place in your life!
joyce and keith wheat/caston/lafonta
July 15, 2014
your mother and the lord is holding your hand every step you make.we love you, tyler
Jacqueline Ray
July 4, 2014
Tyler Perry - "May God continue to hold you close and in his bosom from the rocking chair of his love."
~Rest peacefully Mother Maxine~
Ruby Lewis
June 30, 2014
Tyler,
Please know that earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. U are in deed a True man of God and U know that He makes no mistakes. Just continue to weep in the night but know that joy cometh in the morning. I Pray that God continue to strengthen u where u are weak and build u up where u are torn down. Remember that song: memories- memories- sweet sweet memories!!! Be Bless
Fatherless Daughter
June 17, 2014
Mr Tyler,
I lost my father the same year you lost your mother. It had been and will continue to be a struggle without them. I was a daddy's girl as you were a mama's boy. Something we are proud of. You and I will always remember their sent, favorite songs, Scriptures, foods but most of all their voice. I'm reaching my 13 birthday and like birthdays past the one and only thing I want that money can't buy is a chance to say daddy once again. As I continue to pray as I always will, I pray that for you and I we find peace and strength in the memories of your mother and my father. Always forward and keep making them proud of us. Dreams do believe.......
Chantay Simmons
May 28, 2014
God be with your family
Zaharias Davis
April 30, 2014
We love u , u are in my heart
#Madea
Michael Coleman
April 27, 2014
I am sooo sorry about the following news. I think this goes without saying but know God is always with you and know your mom is in good hands.
Tina Ferguson
March 28, 2014
I'm just reading this & send a much belated sympathy & prayers for the family & friends of Mrs. Perry.
celena butler
March 24, 2014
Im seriously late on this mr. perry but i saw this and had to do this in honor of your mom.
Again im sorry for your loss. I know you two were close.
Kayden Simpson
February 24, 2014
I am so sorry for you lost of your mother. I am a fan of you Tyler but I am praying for you even though It happened in 1981,i am only 10 years old
-Kayden Simpson
Aundre Harris
January 16, 2014
Hello Tyler, may God continue to bless you and all your projects. I can't say if we have many things in common; however my mother Shirley A.Harris passed away on the exact same day 12/8/09. Life is just not the same. God bless you with comfort and peace.
Robert
December 18, 2013
For God is not unrighteous so as to forget your work and the love you showed for his name by ministering and continuing to minister to the holy ones (Hebrews 6:10). Willie will never be forgotten for all the work she did for her community and especially those encouraged and inspired in her care. May God continue to strengthen your family in these “times hard to deal with” (2Tim 3:1), especially without a beloved one such as Willie Maxine Perry.
Carlyn Johns-Barnes
November 17, 2013
May God continue to Bless the Perry family. My mother was a Perry from Wilmer LA; we lost her in 1981. Our Mothers will always be in our hearts and memories - and NEVER forgotten. So very sorry for your lost.
Patricia Jackson
October 14, 2013
Tyler Perry,
May God comfort and keep you at this, the time of greatest sorrow. As, the many fans and others throughout the nation, keep you in their prayers, I, as a retired educator and one who some eighteen years ago experienced the loss of my mother-share words of comfort.
"Gone is the loved one, who gave you life; but forever will be the memories to cherish."
God's blessings and comfort be upon you and your family.
Pat M. Jackson (Memphis,TN)
D Fox
September 3, 2013
God is truly blessing your son. Continue to rest mother and I promise to watch God answer your prayers through his life. He's doing an amazing job..
B. Davis
August 19, 2013
Gone from this earth but not forgotten in the hearts of those who truly loved Ms.Perry, Jesus words at John 17: 3 will comfort all.
mosell love
August 15, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Boone
August 12, 2013
I am a teacher also and I admire your mom for all the help she has shown other children. May God keep her close to his heart and watch over you throughout your life. God Bless you always. Look to the lord in your time of need.
Jerrica Davis
August 9, 2013
Tyler, a message came across to me as I read your heart felt words to your mom that you miss her still to this day. I do know in spirit and truth that she too has a message for you. A memorial frame is being made to you from her and lords willing, will be sent to you. I do pray that that she shows you the genuine cause of this message. With love to you and your family.
toni gayle jones/livers
August 7, 2013
tyler, i am sorry to hear of your mother passing
it is hard when u lose a Mother. My Mother died
in 1997. And I still Miss her think of her often. I don't care how old u are are how young u are u will always Miss your Mother. My prayers are with u Mr. Perry. God Bless u.
Tam Duplechan
June 12, 2013
I do not know the pain of losing a mother, yet I can imagine the emptiness that comes with just knowing that she is not there for you to call, I just wanted to stop by and say that I know she is very proud of the person you have become. Stay strong and God bless!
Libby Hudson
May 18, 2013
May the Lord forever smile upon you and your family.
Gloria Morris
April 29, 2013
Love u Tyler Perry I am so proud of U I know your mother is smiling down on u
Gloria Morris
April 29, 2013
Love u Tyler Perry I am so proud of U I know your mother is smiling down on u
Mattie Alexander
March 12, 2013
May your mother rest in peace.
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