Mae Belle Perry

Mae Belle Perry obituary

Mae Belle Perry

Mae Belle Perry Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughes Funeral Home and Crematory - Daphne on Nov. 17, 2025.

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Mae Belle Ikner Perry, 91, a longtime resident of Daphne, AL, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025. She was born on August 4, 1934, in Monroe County, AL

Mae Belle retired from Gayfers/Dillards Department Store. Some of her hobbies included cooking, crocheting, reading, and gardening. Mae Belle loved her family and always placed their interests above her own. One of her favorite ways to show her love to her family and friends was through cooking, and she was an amazing cook.

Mae Belle is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Clayton E. Perry. She was one of six children and the last to survive.

She is survived by her children, Donald Clay Perry (Jackie) of Stapleton, AL and Susan Michelle Perry of Daphne, AL; her grandson, Jason Lyons; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews, long-time neighbors, and friends.

A graveside funeral service will be held at Jubilee Memorial Gardens, 27896 AL Hwy. 181, Daphne, AL, on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 11AM.

Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL, is assisting the family.

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