Kathleen Marie Perry, age 64, of Irvington, Alabama, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. She was born on April 20, 1961, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to Lois Skinner and Earl “Jetty” Skinner.
Kathleen was a hardworking and devoted woman who spent much of her life serving others. She worked in the seafood industry in Biloxi, at the Magic Casino, and later at a plant nursery in Alabama. She concluded her career after many years at Amazon, where she was well loved and respected by her coworkers.
Kathleen’s greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Arthur Perry; her children, Jason Earl Perry (Heather Burroughs) and Shantell Marie Perry (Jeffery McIntyre); and her grandchildren, Jaley, Baley, Drake, Tristan, Brayden, Aalyiah, and Arabella, who was lovingly awaited.
She is also survived by her sister, Cheryl Roberson (Anthony Roberson); nieces, Felicia and Ashley; nephew, Christopher; and her grandniece and grandnephews, Kyla, Darren, Drake, and Krimson.
Services will be held at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, Biloxi, Mississippi, on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Friends are invited to visit from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM. A small service will follow, with interment at Biloxi City Cemetery.
Flowers may be sent to Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, Biloxi, Mississippi.
Kathleen will be remembered for her strength, dedication, and the love she shared with all who knew her.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Kathleen Marie Perry.
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