Kathy Perry Obituary
Kathy Ann Stephens Perry, 61, of Columbus, OH, departed this life suddenly Friday, April 18, 2025, at her residence.
She was born October 4, 1963, in Warren, OH, the daughter of Oather Willie and Helen Mae Poole Stephens, residing in the area for 16 years, coming from Braceville.
Kathy was employed with Artistic Ebony for 10 years as a Manicurist before retiring in 2021. She was also a manager at Toys R Us and a 1982 graduate of LaBrae High School.
She was a member of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, where she was part of W.O.W. (Women of Wholeness) and enjoyed cooking, shopping, and loved her bling.
She married Donald K. Perry on September 8, 2007.
Besides her husband of Columbus, she leaves to mourn one stepdaughter, Mrs. Christina L. Perry (Lawrence) Hobbs of Columbus; five brothers, Willie (Cheryle) Stephens of Braceville, Gary (Alice) Stephens of Warren, Lee (Lauri) Stephens and Jerome (April) Stephens both of Columbus and Tony (Christine) Stephens of Braceville; two sisters, Ms. Shirley Mimms of Jefferson, GA and Ms. Elysa Jackson of Warren and a host of relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Bruce Stephens, Clifford Randy Stephens and Larry Stephens.
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5456 E. Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43232
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