Annie Ruth Gilliam Perry, 77, of Glen Allen, transitioned to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Rev. Eddie L. Perry; parents, Jacob and Letha Gilliam; three brothers, Jasper Gilliam, Leroy Gilliam and William Gilliam; five sisters, Mary Lee Keys, Francis Moore, Edna Johnson, Virginia Baker and Shirley "Lois" Winston. Surviving are four children, Eddie L. Perry, Jr. (Treva), Patricia A. Perry, Monica L. Russell (Kevin) and Curtis D. Perry; five grandchildren, Kevin Jr., Esperanza, Perry, Korey and Paul; two siblings, Pearl Little and Gaynell Parks; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Mrs. Perry faithfully served our God, her family and the community. She retired from First Union Bank, then continued to serve as an administrative assistant at Virginia State University, where she dedicated her talent and time to the Human Resources team for several years beyond her official retirement from the bank. Annie considered herself an "honorary" Trojan and valued her time on the campus, giving "motherly" advice to the professors, staff and students.
Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. A walk through visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. and where a private Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 7, 2020. Interment St. John Baptist Church Cemetery, 8131 Roxbury Road, Charles City, Virginia 23230. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Scholarship Fund at St. John Baptist Church in her name. Livestreaming at scottsfuneralhome.com
You will be missed Mamma Perry!
-Leon A. Howard
TO THE PERRYS FROM MONIQUE MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YALL. YOUR NEXT STEPS AND GONNA BE HARD BUT REMEMBER THIS IS NOT FINAL....... LOVE MONIQUE KEYES SMITH
Sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers to my coworker, Patricia Perry and her family during this difficult time. Continue to look to God for strength and please stay encouraged. God bless ~ Felicia Kline
To the Perry family: Our thoughts and sincere prayers are with you during this saddened time. Our hope is that God will give you comfort and peace to endure. Claiborne and Carol Watkins, VSU Family
Our sincerest condolences. Peace and love to you and your family. The Smith Family
With love to the entire Perry family. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you today. Love Tal and Nicole Sullivan and family.
Our Lovely Aunt Annie
God just needed you to come home, Yes we know it has made our family sore. You will always be remembered every single day, From the smile on your face to the things you would say.
Yes we all know that we need to be strong, But through our family your memory will live on.
Aunt Ann you will be truly miss by all.
The Gilliam's Nieces and nephew from Wash, DC
To the Perry Family: God will give the strength and comfort that you need at this time. Remember to look up from where all your help comes from. Love, the Elmer and Golden family
My deepest sympathy to the Perry family for the loss of an Angel. Vickie Robinson, a member of Mrs. Ann's extended VSU Human Resource family.
Ann was one of three born to the Gilliam Family in 1943. An aunt and two cousins established a bond that can never be broken. Even though, I am the last living person of the trio, we will always stand together in everlasting love. Ella Williamson.
Ann will be sadly missed, but never forgotten. We will always remember her thoughts of wisdom, her sincere desire to help, her loving and giving spirit, and her dedication and commitment to her family. One in a million, one that can never be duplicated or successfully imitated. There was and always will be one "Annie Ruth." Much love, from your favorite niece, Dot Little. See you in heaven!
My most sincere condolences and prayers to the family. God's many blessings. Roslyn d Cordova
Genuine, sweet, and full of compassion. She will truly be missed but remembered. We continue to pray for your comfort and encouragement. Ervin and Lynette Russell
Joie Howell
My condolences to you'll. Your mother had kind spirit.She will be missed, especially singing with her in the choir. Her singing was immaculate. Love you'll and bless you.
To the family: Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. Words cannot even begin to express my sorrow. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. Matthew and Dionne McKinney
To Eddie, Patricia, Monica, Curtis and family we are so sorry for your mom's passing. She was such a kind and caring person. We pray for your strength and comfort during this difficult time. We will always cherish the warm memories of Annie Ruth Perry. Your cousins Cary and Obron Sims
My family was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Ann was a dear and close friend who will be sorely missed. May God's love, peace, and comfort and your beautiful memories of her sustain you today and the days that lie ahead. God bless you, we love you and continue to keep you in our thoughts 6H3P8prayers. Mirrian Mason and Family
My favorite memories are the holidays... Spending them in such a loving household. Auntie you will be missed. To my family, my condolences. Love Always, Valerie
Mrs. Perry was a beautiful lady with a kind and generous spirit. She had a way of making you feel special whenever you were in her presence. She will be greatly missed by the St. John Baptist Church family. Family, please take comfort in knowing that she will be walking around heaven with the love of her life. Gloria Allen
A beautiful spirit, and a blessed woman of God. Always kind and caring!! Rest In Peace cousin . The James Family
So sorry to learn about Annie's passing. I worked with her at Signet Bank many years ago. She was a pleasure to know. My prayers are with her family and friends.
Sincerely, Vernell Arrington-Rice
Mr. Eddie Perry Jr and family I believe Mrs. Perry was one kind, humbled, heart that always shared her truths with grace and mercy towards others.
When I worked at the GREAT VSU - I can recall that her synergy always filled the room with God's Love. She made others feel loved and cared for through our Lord and Savior's hands of grace. She was a straight communicator that kept vested stakeholders in policies and procedures to reduce waste.
In a humorous note..."Mrs. Perry's hair was always on TOP SHOW CASE"... she made sure she checked the mirror twice or three times before she graced the public with her ambiance.
God forever keep her memories alive through your hearts and minds.
Amen!!
Dr. P. Tucker and Chief C. Branch (your friends in Law and Life)
Family. This is one lady that will be truly missed. Cousin Annie (Big Ann)(The Warden) and other names of endearment, she was a true diamond. I Pray peace, comfort and blessings Eddie, Pat, Monica and Curtis. Cousin Annie Rest Easy. XOXOXO. Love You All
Mrs. LaTonya Sims Mathews & My Family.
Extending sincerest sympathies to the Perry family. Mrs. Perry was a sweetheart, so genuinely kind and compassionate with the voice of an angel. We pray that God will strengthen, keep and comfort you during this trying time. Love, Warren & JoAnne Bell
To the Perry Family. We will truly miss Mrs. Perry. She was such an inspiration to Saint John and how she loved to sing! We enjoyed her leading a song with her beloved choir. Our family is honored and happy to have known a true child of the King. Sing on Annie Perry! Brenda and Donald Charity
"Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear."
We will miss Aunt Ann. She loved family and embraced life and God with an infectious smile and very entertaining laugh. Stay strong family. Love Jo Ann and Family
Cuz you are one of my Shero's. To my family my prayers are with you - There are no words I can express. I know God with give you the strength and comfort you at this time. Love you Esther Robinson and Family Atlanta, GA
Please know we are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Hugs Felisa & Gail Montee
Sorry about your lost my god continue to bless you and your family
TO Treva and the entire Perry's family Deepest Sympathy to you during this difficult time.Brenda Ross
To family and church family, I'm sending my condolences.I pray that God will give you peace and comfort in your heart and mind that passes all understanding. RIH Cousin Annie
Love you Family, Crystal Perry Anderson
Brett, Barbara and William Hopkins, Want the family to know that we are praying for you. We got to know Mrs. Perry very well over the years you could count on her being at events that her grand children were participating in I would often see her at Westwood Baptist Church supporting Perry and Paul Scott. I am so happy that I got a chance to know her.
To the St John Church family and the Perry family we are so sorry for your loss. We pray that God will give you the strength and comfort you need at this time. Eugene and Judy Crump
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
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