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Joyce Perry Obituary

Joyce Ellen Perry, 74, passed away on April 6, 2009. A life-long native of Raleigh, she was born on October 13, 1934 to the late Leonard Owen Ellen and Helen Bunn Ellen. She is survived by her sons: Walter Edward “Ed” Jordan III, of Raleigh and Robert “Bob” Lindsay Jordan, of Atlanta, GA; daughter: Ellen Renee Rizzi and husband Daniel, of Cooper City, FL; grandchildren: Michael Rizzi and wife Dena and Garrett Edward Jordan; and great-grandchildren: Kaylee and Danny Rizzi. She was preceded in death by her husband Theodore Daniel Perry. Family will receive friends on Thursday, April 9th from 2-3 PM at the Mausoleum Chapel of Raleigh Memorial Park, with services to begin at 3 PM. Interment to follow within Raleigh Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Wake County – 1300 St. Mary’s Street 4th Floor – Raleigh, NC 27605. Arrangements with Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park.

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Published by The News & Observer on Apr. 8, 2009.

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Vickie Jordan

April 8, 2009

I'm sorry for the loss of your loved one. May she rest in peace,

Melanie Hockaday

April 8, 2009

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you Bob and your family.

Vicki Perry

April 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Take care of yourselves and each other.

Vicki L. Perry (eldest daughter of Theodore Daniel Perry)

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