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Sally Perry Obituary
Most of her career was spent elevating the nursing profession through education and research. Along with her co-author and close friend, Anne wrote seven internationally acclaimed nursing textbooks with translations in 11 languages, created one of the first online courses for nursing, and broke new ground in creating nursing videos. Anne received multiple awards throughout her career; most recently in 2016 Anne received the Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing Alumni Merit Award and the Legend in Nursing Award from the March of Dimes Missouri Chapter. She was a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and NANDA International, and Professor Emerita at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Anne's body of work will continue to educate nurses and raise the standard of patient care for years to come.
An artist, a woman of faith, wry and funny and full of love, Anne is survived by her dear husband of 37 years Robert J. Micketts; beloved mother of Rebecca Perry Bryan (Robert Bryan Jr) and H. M. (Mitch) Perry-Cox (Sam Perry-Cox); cherished grandmother of Cora, Amalie, Shep, and Noelle; and many dear friends and colleagues.
Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday April 10th with funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 6199 Waterman Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63112.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Anne G Perry scholarship fund at giving.slu.edu/AnnePerry
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Dr. Pat Conley, PhD RN PCCN
November 12, 2024
Dr. Perry "Anne" was one of my most memorable and influential nursing instructors at SLU. She truly challenged students, as well as lifted them up. She will not be forgotten and set a standard for others in the nursing profession.
My regards to her family.
Dr. Pat Conley, PhD RN PCCN, SLU 78, 89
Dr. Christopher Guelbert RN
April 11, 2024
Dr. Perry was a wonderful instructor. She was my pathophysiology instructor in the 90's while completing my BSN. We use her textbook Perry and Potter at our college. She has left a meaningful legacy behind. My condolences to her family.
Chris Guelbert RN
Georgia Urban
April 8, 2024
The nursing profession has lost a star, whose guiding light will be shared through her writings.
Grateful to have sat her feet in the classroom. Anne, you touched many lives. Rest in Peace.
Dotti James
April 6, 2024
Anne, you are a consummate role model for nurses at all levels and your writings remain as guides. The experiences are kept as memories. I will miss you.
Dotti James, SLU GRADUATE SCHOOL AND SON FACULTY
Laura Jag
April 5, 2024
Anne you will be so missed. You were always smiling and always happy. Prayer to the family. She was one of a kind!
Pam Newland
April 4, 2024
Anne was a great mentor and boss. She will be truly missed.
Cathy Robinson
April 4, 2024
We lost a good one. You can rest now Anne, your shift is over. Peace to all left behind.
A friend,
Cathy Robinson RN
Gail Farley Wilkerson
April 3, 2024
Anne taught me the Art and Science of Nursing decades ago. My career in nursing was shaped by her compassion, humor and empathetic nature towards her students. Rest in Peace Anne. Prayers and to family and friends.
Jayne Kinsella Foley
April 3, 2024
Anne was by far the best nursing instructor that I had.
She was tough but fair!
Made you stretch beyond your comfort zone, pushed you to think in order to solve the problems!
She made so many students better nurses because we had her as an instructor!!
Prayers going out to her family and colleagues.
To her family, thank you for sharing her with so many of us, we are SO MUCH BETTER, because she crossed our path
Jayne Kinsella Foley RN BSN SLU 78
ELAINE SORENSEN MARSHALL
April 3, 2024
Anne was a special professional friend and later a quilting friend. I am so grateful that our paths continue to cross. She will be so missed. Love and prayers to her family.
Kris L'Ecuyer
April 3, 2024
Anne was an amazing mentor and friend to so many faculty at SLU. Love you Anne. Sending our condolences from SLU Valentine School of Nursing.
Mary C Vogel
April 3, 2024
She was one of the best nursing instructors at SLU. I would not have the skills I have today without her guidance. She was always very focused and empathetic. Prayers to the family. Mary (McCkurken) Vogel SLU BSN 1978
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