Linda Perry
Funeral services for Linda Sue Perry, 68, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Curry Street Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Perry passed away at 5:15 a.m., Saturday, March 25, 2017 at her home.
She was born July 5, 1948, at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Roy Thomas Strain and Pearl Evelyn Gillette Strain. Linda received her education in the schools of Bakersfield, Missouri, graduating from Bakersfield High School with the Class of 1966. On March 9, 1968, she was married at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Henry Perry. Mrs. Perry had been employed as a lead checker in quality control and office worker for Baxter Lab, Mountain Home, Arkansas for twelve and a half years, and was also employed as a financial counselor at Ozarks Medical Center for twenty-nine years. Mrs. Perry was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and served as a Deacon’s wife for many years. Linda attended Curry Street Church of Christ of West Plains. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister. One of her special interests was collecting antique dishes and crocks. Linda truly treasured her time with her family and making memories.
She is survived by her husband, Henry Perry, of the family home; two children, Scott Perry, South Fork, Missouri and Nathan Perry and wife, Joanna, Pottersville, Missouri; five grandchildren, Chris Perry, Landon Perry, Audrey Perry, Elijah Perry and Elliott Perry, all of Pottersville; one brother, Charles Strain and wife, Betty, Moody, Missouri; four sisters, Reba Wade, Shawnee Mission, Kansas, Glenna Hall, West Plains, Missouri, Verlene Halford, Bakersfield, Missouri and Louise Perry, Kalamazoo, Michigan; one sister-in-law, Wilma Strain, Coloma, Michigan; four brothers-in-law, Elden Goodwin and wife, Donna, Mountain Home, Arkansas, James Perry and wife, Pottersville, Missouri, Tim Perry and wife, Trish, West Plains, Missouri and Wayne Halford, West Plains, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, three brothers, Claude Strain, Loyd Strain and Jerry Strain, six sisters, Barbara Hall, Betty Talley, Bonnie Strain, Wanda Perry, Marsha Goodwin and Udean Halford, two sisters-in-law, Barbara Strain and Joann Strain and five brothers-in-law, Onard Halford, Aurthur (Junior) Perry, Clyde Hall, Dale Hall and Jack Talley, precede her in death.
Mrs. Perry will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Pottersville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pottersville Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Sharon Baney
March 26, 2017 @ 6:44 pm
My heart goes out to the family. She will be greatly missed. I remember her when I was a child, and we’d come down on vacation. We would spend a lot of time with Aunt Linda and her 2 sisters. I never called her Aunt, because she wasn’t that much older than me. Rest in Peace Aunt Linda. Everyone will miss you, but you’re not in pain now.
Sue Evans
March 26, 2017 @ 8:05 pm
I will miss you, my friend. We started first grade together in 1954 and graduated from high school together.
Valerie Blankenship
March 26, 2017 @ 10:48 pm
Henry – I’m so sorry for your loss. Linda was such a wonderful friend to me – from the first day we met when I started working at OMC. She would always, ALWAYS edify me – no matter how she was feeling – even though I was doing my best to edify her. That was simply her way, her spirit, if you will. My heart breaks for you and your family.
I’ll see you on my tomorrow Linda. I love you sister. Valerie “Sue”
Larry and Pam Coffman
March 27, 2017 @ 6:21 am
So very sorry to hear about Linda. We had many memories playing softball together. I was very proud to call her my friend. Prayers for your family.
Dimple Mitcchell
March 27, 2017 @ 6:43 am
I am so sorry to hear about Linda, she was a very nice Lady. My thoughts and Prayer are with the family
Randall & Teresa Romans
March 27, 2017 @ 12:14 pm
Scott and family – we were saddened to hear of the passing of your Mama. Prayers and comfort for you all. God bless you.
Elise Ikonomou
March 27, 2017 @ 3:33 pm
I’ll never forget the life lessons she taught me in that little office with the window; I’m a better mother and wife for each of them! I can still see that sneaky smile and hear her laugh!
She will be greatly missed by every soul she touched in her time on this Earth! …and I consider myself lucky to be one of them!
Fly high now, Linda Sue!
Sara Pendergrass
March 27, 2017 @ 4:03 pm
Linda was an incredibly sweet, strong woman! When I visited with her a few months ago, she had such a peace and assurance about her. She knew she had lived her life in such a way that she was heading somewhere so much better than this earth. She told me she hopes her family will follow her example, so that they can have her reward as well. She was such an encouragement to everyone she knew. I will always remember her sweet smile and her unwavering faith.
You were all so blessed to have her. I pray that God will give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. I know you will miss her tremendously.
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
March 27, 2017 @ 7:11 pm
To Linda’s family and friends; we are so sorry for your loss at this sad time.
Troy & Shirley Earls
March 28, 2017 @ 8:33 am
Our deepest sympathy to the family. May your precious memories bring happiness during this sad time.
Vickie Petkovic
March 28, 2017 @ 10:33 am
So shocked, so sorry for your loss. May God’s grace and strength be with you, and love and fond memories sustain you.
Steve & Dortha Simpson
March 28, 2017 @ 12:09 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. Linda was a very sweet lady. Prayers for your family.
Steve & Dortha Simpson
Melinda K Brenton
August 16, 2017 @ 11:12 pm
I am so very sorry, we are just now reading of Linda’s passing! WE both had high regards for Linda, when we worked together at OMC! She has gone on, but left to her best ability a legacy in her short time here on this earth, of where, she wanted to see everyone again. Prayers for each of you , as you are living on, now, and I am sure, you will see her in the many things that she taught each of you kids and grandkids, just because she loved each of her family with all of her heart!!! God bless each one of you, as you go on through each day, healing your broken hearts, and knowing she is watching over each one of you just as faithfully, as she did, before her journey here, on this earth, was completed.