Shirley Perry Obituary
She met and later married the love of her life, Don Allen Perry in 1984, in Wiggins, Colorado.
Shirley was a very simple and a loving human being. She loved baking and crocheting. She was a proud member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She will be remembered for her amazing heart and love for people. She made a living assisting others and taking care of them in difficult times. When she was home, she enjoyed playing and taking care of her grandkids. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her and loved her.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Louise Russell; grandchildren, Austin Perry, Bowen Perry, Caleb Perry, Jaxon Russell, Westin Russell, and Eric Russell and great grandchild Eric Russell Jr. and a large extend friends and family.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Evert Rape and Mary Ann Smuck; Husband Don Allen Perry, Brother James Rape and niece Diane.
Lighthouse Family Mortuary in Greeley, Colorado has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. To leave condolences for Shirley's family, www.lighthousefamilylfm.com
Visitation will on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10 A.M., at Lighthouse Family Mortuary. Graveside service will follow at Hoyt Cemetery in Hoyt, Colorado.
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