Barbara (McCoy) Perry
May 23, 1932 ~ January 24, 2022
Barbara (McCoy) Perry, 89, lifelong Mooresville resident, passed away peacefully at home January 24, 2022. Mrs. Perry was born May 23, 1932, to the late Veldia “Ted” and Velma Mae (Chambers) McCoy.
She graduated from Mooresville High School in 1950 and married her beloved husband of 70 years, Sonny, on October 20, 1951. From this marriage, a beautiful legacy was created with three daughters, eight grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren. Barb, affectionately known as Grams to her family and their friends, had a true gift when it came to taking care of her family. She was an ever-present being at games, events, and competitions of all kinds to support her family. For 40 years, Barb and Sonny hosted the annual Mooresville Homecoming Chili Dinner. She was a gracious and welcoming hostess whose home was always open. Using her creative talents, she volunteered for many years with the craft bizarre at church, decorating for post proms, and Vacation Bible School. She was a devoted member of Mt. Gilead Church. Barb loved the beach and was very content soaking up the rays at Bonita Beach. Her memory will be forever cherished by her loving family and many friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Veldia McCoy, Jr., Margaret McCoy, and Mary Merriman.
Survivors include her husband on 70 years, Sonny Perry; daughters, Sandy (David) Lambert, Linda (Gary) Venable, and Joni (Bryant) Hopwood; grandchildren, Ryan (Carrie) Lambert, Adria Lambert; Suni (Kraig) Johnson, Dustin (Melissa) Venable; Kegahn (Shaena) Hopwood, Denton Hopwood, Haliena (Cris) Mynatt, and Keleigh (Cory) Sims; great grandchildren, Maggie, Macina, Nolan, Delaney, Brynn, Jaiden, Madison, Avery, Maddox, Kynlee, Kamri-Jo, Remi, Ryker, Ziek, and Warren.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 5 to 8 p.m., at Mt. Gilead Church, 6019 E. State Road 144, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the church, with Pastor Jeff Faull officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the church; envelopes will be available. Burial will be in the Mooresville Cemetery. Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the family. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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In loving memory of Barbara,may you enter that heavenly gate in eternal peace ,until we all meet again in heaven, Sincerely
So sorry about your loss Barbara was a beautiful friend and neighbor for so many years at Bonita Beach. Blessings to all the family Love Cindy
May she rest in peach and to the family, we’re sorry for your loss. What a great family she helped nurture. Mooresville is so fortunate to have them in this community.
We are happy for Barbara and all she is experiencing now, but so sorry for your loss. Praise God, we don’t grieve as those with no hope. We didn’t know Barbara well, but she always had a smile and a kind “hello” for us when we saw her. All of you are in our prayers.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family
In loving memory of Gram. She was one of a kind, a true North Star. Her kindness, compassion & generosity lives on through each of you who loved her.
Our Deepest Sympathy, With All Our Love. Your Sunco Family
Peace and Love to the entire family. Thom and Connie Bullock
We pray for peace and strength to all our special friends at the loss of such a beautiful woman.
Sorry to hear of Barb’s Homegoing!! We first met Barb and Donny Perry when working on the Post Prom when our daughters Joni Perry and Tami Sells were classmates!! My friend Norma Riddle enjoyed visiting them at their Beach House at Bonita Sptings Beach Florida!! We also visited Barb at Health Care in Avon Indiana and Mooresville!! Barb was always dressed lovely and had a great personality!! I was blessed to be her friend!! Prayers for Sonny snd their family! Pat Sells Ledbetter Dale Hollow Lake Tennessee
Heart felt condolences to the Perry families. God’s speed.
Deepest condolences. Grams leaves an amazing legacy and will be deeply missed.
Sending our love to your family!
To Sonny and the entire Perry Family – We’re so sorry for your loss. And we pray there’s joy in Barb’s “life promotion”. Love, Josh and Erin Corwin
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers…. Ron, Jennifer and Konor Shoup
With loving memories of “Barbara Perry”, thank you for the many wonderful years between the Decatur and Perry families! Many Blessings to you.
My heart brakes for you Sonny and your family. She was always such a lady. She will be missed ߒ” God Bless you Janice Mansfield
I was truly sorry to hear of Barbs passing, she was a genuine, wonderful, charming lady. I was honored to share Thanksgivings with her and her lovely family which was truly an inspirational event of sharing and being with her family. Barb will be so sadly missed, my condolences to Sonny and her loving daughters and family.