- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Home Going Celebration Mrs. Perrolyn Perry Avery "Pam", Saturday, March 20, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Union Grove United Methodist Church, Covington, Georgia, Reverend Kenneth Norrington, Pastor and Eulogist
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2010-03-20
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Covington--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Covington--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Covington--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Covington--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Covington--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Covington--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Newton County, Covington, 33.59678, -83.86018
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Perrolyn Machelle Perry Avery. Birth date: August 19, 1963. Death date: March 13, 2010. Funeral date: March 20, 2010. Church: Union Grove United Methodist Church (Covington, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 412
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_averyperrolynmachelle20100320
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_averyperrolynmachelle20100320
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
PRECIOUS MEMORIES
Flower Ladies
Class of 1982
Pall Bearers
Devotious Gibbs
Gene Johnson
Kenneth Fuller
Rod Tuggle
Alfonso Fuller
Pierre Kimbrough .
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Words ofAppreciation
In times like these, it is difficult to find the words to express the lpve we feel for all ofyou who have strengthened
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and embra~ed us with your love. Mo$t assuredly, we have felt your prayers, your compassion and your caring spirits. Our loved one's transition bore the beauty ofyour loving and caring countenance. Truly God has been with us and we have felt His spirit in you. May God richly bless all of you and we thank you from the depths ofour hearts.
The Family
Repast Covington Fire Station
2101 Pace St., NE Covington, GA
( )l. Funeral Arrangements Entrusted to: Young Funeral Harne, Inc. 129 W. Washington Street
3106 West Street
Monroe, Georgia, 30655
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Covington, Georgia, 30014
(770) 267-2642
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(770) 786-2944
, Obituary
Perrolyn Machelle Perry Avery was born August 19, 1963 at Newton County Hospital, Covington, GA to the proud parents, Mr. & Mrs. Rufus (Lillie "Polly" Gibbs) Perry.
"Pam", as she was affectionately called, was raised and educated in Newton County, graduating from Newton County High School in 1982. After graduation she attended Dekalb Central College, majoring in nursing. At a young age she professed her faith in Christ and joined James Paschal Baptist Church.
Having an impeccable work ethic, Pain was a valued employee at the 755 Restaurant Corporation for over 27 years. As general manager, she was a very hard-working and dedicated employee.
On September 20, 2003, Pam married the love of her life, Dexter Ladell Avery. She became the proud step-mother to three children whom she adored.
Pam can best be described as a very loving, adorable, outgoing, empathic person who was extremely kind-hearted. Pam was very devoted to her family and was a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She loved people and was loved in return by all those whose lives she touched. During her spare time, she enjoyed traveling, dancing, taking pictures and most of all, spending time with her family and entertaining her friends.
On March 13, 2010, Pam departed this earthly life, leaving a legacy of love to her husband: Mr. Dexter Ladell Avery; her parents: Mr. & Mrs. Rufus (Lillie) Perry; her step-children: Y'shima Belcher, Jasmine Cook, Darron Avery; step-granddaughter: Madison Cook; sister: Mr. & Mrs. Lee (Carolyn) Belcher; brother: Mr. D'artaunan Perry; motherin-law: Mrs. Rosie A. Smith; father-in-law: Mr. & Mrs. Willie (Annie) Hardeman; sisters-in-law: Mr. & Mrs. Richard (Pabler) Cobb and Ms. Nekita Smith; brothers-in-law: Mr. Willie Avery, Mr. Shawn Smith and Mr. Ron Howard; aunts: Mrs. Bernice Tensley, Mrs. Jeanette Perry and Mrs. Beatrice Stanley; uncles: Mr. & Mrs. George (Fannie) Perry, Mr. & Mrs. Guy (Dorothy) Perry, Mr. & Mrs. Henry (Betty) Gibbs and Mr. & Mrs. Otis (Leola) Gibbs; nephews: Bruce, Fredriquez, Bernard, Markail and Braden; nieces: Marquita, Tikia, Shontesha and Terrica; special cousin: Elder Brenda White; godsons: Atwone, B.J. and Tylan; and a host of other loving relatives and dear friends.
Order ofService
Processional Selection ......................."Let it Rain''............................Choir Prayer of Comfort ........................... Elder Brenda White Scripture:
Old Testament .......................... Reverend Willie Smith New Testament .................... Reverend Annette Nash
.Reflections ....................... Reverend Marlene Durden Mrs. Karen Halls Mrs. Cheryl Gibbs Mr. Victor Haydell
Poem .............................................. Mrs. Embrianne Perry
Family Tribute............................................... Mr. Deon Gibbs Mr. Michael Fuller
Solo ....................................................... Mr. Timothy Wyatt Eulogy ................................. Pastor Kenneth Norrington Acknowledgment .......................... Mrs. Lois Kimbrough Recessional
Interment
Lawnwood Memorial Park Covington, Georgia