Billie Ann Pennington Perry

Ms. Billie Ann Perry, 46, of Hickory passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Valdese. Billie was born June 30, 1975 in Burke County, NC to Gladys Renae Sigmon and the late Robert Michael Pennington, Sr. She previously worked as a police officer at Stanly County Sheriff's Department and Norwood Police Department. She will be remembered as a loving grandmother; who helped numerous other children outside of her family. She will live forever in the hearts of her loved ones; and will be truly missed by all those who knew her. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandfather, James Townsend. Survivors include her mother, Gladys Renae Sigmon and husband David Sigmon; brother, Robert Pennington; daughters, Alisha Perry, Brianna Perry, Kayla Perry and spouse Kayla Adkins; and Courtney Perry; grandchildren, Aiden Preston, Elijah, Arya, Michael James, Marley, Mallory, and Ryleigh. A funeral service will be held 5:00PM Friday, January 7, 2021 in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with the Rev. Rick Hildebran officiating. Interment will follow at 11:00 AM Saturday morning at Brookford Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 4:00PM to 5:00PM at Heritage Funeral Service.