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Carol Perry Obituary
"Tootsie" Perry
Siler City
Carol Welch "Tootsie" Perry, 72, of 7122 Silk Hope-Gum Springs Road, Siler City died Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at her home.
She was the daughter of Carl L. and Pearl Brewer Welch, a native of Chatham County, a graduate of Bennett High School and attended Asheboro Business School. She retired from Alamance Eye Center. Tootsie was a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Adult Sunday School Class and the Adult Choir and held numerous other offices at the church. She enjoyed spending time working with flowers, gardening, cooking and decorating. An avid NC State fan, she was a "people person" who never met a stranger.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Judy W. Preslar.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years: William Earl .Perry and two sons: Jack Perry of Siler City, Chris Perry of Donalds, South Carolina; two sisters: Nanci W. Evans and husband, Ron of Siler City, NC, Carlene W. Stevens and husband, Jimmy of Garner, NC and one brother: Johnny Welch of Greensboro, NC; special cousin, Sue Perry of Bear Creek, NC; special friends, Sara Ellis of Mt Holly, NC and Lucy Ingle of Siler City, NC; brother-in-law, Waylon Preslar of High Falls.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 29, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC.
The funeral will be Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 2:00 at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, 3631 Mt. Vernon-Hickory Mountain Road, Siler City with Rev. Robert B. Way Jr. and Rev. Brian Wellborn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
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June 29, 2011
William Earl & family, You have our sympathy & our thoughts & prayers remain with you all as they did during Carol's illness. She was very special to many & will always be fondly remembered. May it bring you peace & comfort to know her battle is over & she is at peace. Clyde & Alice Sue
Sarah Caviness
June 29, 2011
To all of Tootsie's family (that includes you too, Sue), we are all so sorry to learn of her death and cannot imagine how difficult this is for you all. I just read the obit in the paper and cannot come for the services but many prayers will be said for you all this week. Take care. Sarah Caviness (on behalf of my family)
June 29, 2011
The Wolfpack lost two great ones this week - Lorenzo Charles and Miss Tootsie! I had the pleasure of getting to know Miss Tootsie through NC State basketball and I always looked forward to seeing her and Mr. Bill just as much as I did watching the games. I will miss her sweet, funny, and charming personality, but am so very grateful for the wonderful memories I have! Mr. Bill, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! Sincerely, Amanda Woolard
Pam Boyette
June 29, 2011
William Earl, Jackie & Chris,
Doug & I have such fond memories of Toostie and our life was made better by knowing her and her family. We will miss her but will forever cherish the memories that she left behind.
Love to all, Doug & Pam Boyette
Jonna Apple
June 29, 2011
Dear Family,
I was a coworker of Carol "Tootsie" at Alamance Eye Center in Burlington and have very fond and wonderful memories of her. She was a delightful and funny person to be around and I know she will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Jonna Apple
June 29, 2011
Dear Chris,
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your mom, I know it is a very difficult time for you all, just know she is in God's hands now. May God give you all comfort and peace. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Your Friend,
Mark Duffell
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