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Barbara Williams Perry

04/20/1942 - 10/27/2025

Barbara Williams Perry obituary, 04/20/1942-10/27/2025, Alexandria, VA

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04/20/1942

DIED

10/27/2025

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Nov. 17, 2025

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Barbara Perry Obituary

Of Upper Marlboro, MD, transitioned peacefully on October 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 20, 1942, in Norfolk County, VA, to the late Clinton and Evelyn Williams, Barbara devoted 35 years of service to the Department of Health and Human Services. Beloved mother of Allen (Shannon) Perry and Tanya Perry Jones; cherished grandmother of Shayla, Syerah, and Allen Jr., and a host of family and friends. Celebration of Life, Monday, November 17, 2025, 10 a.m. Viewing/11 a.m. Service, Reid Temple AME Church, Glenn Dale, MD. Interment at National Harmony Memorial Park.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 14, 2025.

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Bobbie Jean, as I truly belived her to be " Absolutely A Believer Of God,That Nothing Is Impossible, Being Our Refuge And Strength, Where Ever We Go." Now known to all of us, every place she went while trusting in God Our Heavenly Father, she is now In Heaven Resting In His Arms, Forever." With God's Promises, I pray that our family will continue to trust God's words. Keep the faith and love one another as God Loves Us.In the Loss Of Our Love One, Bobbie Jean; family, you have "Our Heart Felt Condoleses." Judy and family.

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