Shirley Perun

Passed 07/19/2024

Obituary For Shirley Perun

Shirley Perun, 85, of New Bern, NC died of cancer on July 19th 2024.

She was born in Iowa in 1939 to Arthur and Lucille White and was raised on the family farm. Shirley attended Dundee K-12 before receiving a bachelor's degree in nutrition at the University of Iowa, going to work in St Louis, where she met Edmund and later married.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur White and Lucille Arnold, her husband, Edmund Perun and is survived by her son, Matthew Perun and wife, Petenera; granddaughters, Alaina, Laurel, and Sophia, her son, Stephen Perun and wife, Sheila.

The funeral service will be held July 30th at 2:00 pm at Old Saint Paul Catholic Church Middle St. A reception will follow at Saint Paul Catholic Church Country Club.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Crystal Coast Hospice House, PO Box 640, Newport, NC 28570 would be appreciated.



Guest Book

I am so very sorry for your loss. Shirley was a wonderful friend and will be missed. May the Lord hold you in His arms. Norma Judd

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Saddened and hurt by the passing of Shirley. She was a great part of the Gospel Choir at St. Paul. You've earned your wings and you're now singing with the angels and reunited with Ed. Rest in Heavenly Peace. Mike and Joan Sidberry

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We will miss Shirley! What a wonderful lady. She welcomed us when we moved to New Bern, and invited us to join the Old Saint Paul Preservation Guild where we enjoyed her company for many years. God bless her and all the family. ❤️🙏

- Julie and Greg Angermeier

I was saddened to see the announcement of Miss Shirley passing. My thoughts and prayers for the family. What an joy and honor to have known you in the St. Paul's Gospel choir. Thank you Miss Shirley for your love and support always as played for the gospel choir. Fly high and continue to sing 🎶 God's praise. Love Carole Downing

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