Dorothy M Perry

Dorothy M Perry obituary

Dorothy M Perry

Dorothy Perry Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Living Waters Funeral Home & Crematory - Lyman on Aug. 13, 2025.

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Spartanburg, SC - Dorothy M. Perry, 98, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Rhett and Blanche Turner Munn. She dedicated her career to working in payroll for the school board, where her diligence and attention to detail supported the smooth operation of the district for many years. Dorothy will be remembered as a thoughtful, caring, and loving woman whose kindness touched all who knew her. Dorothy's life was a testament to dedication, compassion, and family, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those she loved. She is survived by her son, James Perry of Eustis, FL; daughter, Sherrie Stark of Inman, SC; daughter, Debra Staggs of Spartanburg, SC; and son, Charles Perry Jr. of Dillard, GA.

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