Patnie Perry, 66
July 24, 1944 — June 7, 2011
Patnie Ann Perry, 66, of Sturgis and most recently of Niles went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday,
- Perry
June 7, 2011.
She was born in Dyersburg, Tenn. on July 24, 1944.
She was a faithful member of Old Path Church of God, in Niles and loved ministering to all who God would place in her path. Patnie had many things she enjoyed such as playing bingo, working puzzles, or going fishing; however she was a devoted sister, daughter, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and spending time with her family was by far the greatest joy in Patnie’s life.
She is survived by her mother, Everlean Perry of Niles; her six sons, James (Cathy) Smith of Niles, Anothy (Tiffany) Smith of South Bend, Adam Smith of South Bend, Willie Smith of Niles, Ronnie Smith of Niles and Charles Perry of South Bend; her six daughters, Mary Smith of Defiance, Ohio, Everlean Perry of Niles, Debbie Perry of Niles, JoAnn (Andomo) Kinslow of Springfield, Colo., Victoria Smith of Niles and Jean (R.B.) Johnson of Fulton, Kent. She is also survived by her fiance, Howard Yoder of Sturgis; her sister, Carolyn Smith of South Bend; her brother, Rufus (Pam) Perry of Niles; her 28 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Those wishing to make a memorial donation in Patnie’s memory may do so to the Old Path Church of God, 940 North Sixth St., Niles, MI 49120.
Condolences, photos and memories may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or on our Facebook page atwww.Facebook.com/BrownFuneralHomeNiles.
In accordance with Patnie’s wishes there will be a private service at Silverbrook Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Niles Daily Star, Published online 12:02am Thursday, June 9, 2011