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Leora Grace <I>Chamberlain</I> Perry

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Leora Grace Chamberlain Perry

Birth
East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA
Death
20 Jun 2011 (aged 91)
Fountain Hills, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Burial
Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
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Leora, 91, beloved wife of John Perry of Dimondale, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday in Fountain Hills, Arizona. John preceded her in death in June of 2007. Grace was the daughter of Orson and Clara Chamberlain of East Lansing, the youngest of four children.

In 1939 she was married to John Perry, a marriage blessed by God for nearly 68 years. They had eight children, 23 grand children, and 13 great-grand children. John and Grace were residents of the Lansing, East Lansing, Grand Ledge, and Dimondale areas for nearly all of that time.

Over the years, they partnered in home building, dry cleaning, brick masonry, and farming. Grace was always active in her church, teaching Sunday school for over 50 years. Grace and John attended the Central Free Methodist Church in Lansing, Delta Haven Free Methodist Church in west Lansing, and later in life South Baptist Church in west Lansing. Grace taught Bible lessons in her various homes for many years as well, inviting neighbor children to come each week and hear God's Word. Later in life, she also held a weekly in-home Bible Study for neighbor ladies. She studied the Bible carefully over the years and wrote several pamphlets on various Biblical topics, as inspired by the Holy Spirit.

At 80 years old she learned to use the computer and wrote a book titled, "Our Dream", on their family's life experiences and how God was with them through them all. She also wrote booklets on living for Jesus and she distributed many printed copies. She also helped John make thousands of rolled bandages for the mission field, a project they did in retirement years. Her final message was "The Lord Bless You, and share the Love of Jesus with as many as you can."

Survivors include her sons, Duane (Holly) of South Carolina, Loren (Mignon) of Georgia, David (Margaret) of Texas, Dan of Michigan, and Steve (Carrie) Perry of Arizona, and daughters Leora O'Connor (Jim) of Michigan, Joyce of Michigan, and Margie Brown (Ken) of Ohio.

The funeral service to celebrate her life was held on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing with Rev. Ken Brown officiating.

Pallbearers were Loren Perry, David Perry, Dan Perry, Steve Perry, Jason Perry, and Jeff Janson.

If desired, memorials may be made to South Baptist Church, Lansing, MI.

Published in Lansing State Journal on June 25, 2011
Leora, 91, beloved wife of John Perry of Dimondale, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday in Fountain Hills, Arizona. John preceded her in death in June of 2007. Grace was the daughter of Orson and Clara Chamberlain of East Lansing, the youngest of four children.

In 1939 she was married to John Perry, a marriage blessed by God for nearly 68 years. They had eight children, 23 grand children, and 13 great-grand children. John and Grace were residents of the Lansing, East Lansing, Grand Ledge, and Dimondale areas for nearly all of that time.

Over the years, they partnered in home building, dry cleaning, brick masonry, and farming. Grace was always active in her church, teaching Sunday school for over 50 years. Grace and John attended the Central Free Methodist Church in Lansing, Delta Haven Free Methodist Church in west Lansing, and later in life South Baptist Church in west Lansing. Grace taught Bible lessons in her various homes for many years as well, inviting neighbor children to come each week and hear God's Word. Later in life, she also held a weekly in-home Bible Study for neighbor ladies. She studied the Bible carefully over the years and wrote several pamphlets on various Biblical topics, as inspired by the Holy Spirit.

At 80 years old she learned to use the computer and wrote a book titled, "Our Dream", on their family's life experiences and how God was with them through them all. She also wrote booklets on living for Jesus and she distributed many printed copies. She also helped John make thousands of rolled bandages for the mission field, a project they did in retirement years. Her final message was "The Lord Bless You, and share the Love of Jesus with as many as you can."

Survivors include her sons, Duane (Holly) of South Carolina, Loren (Mignon) of Georgia, David (Margaret) of Texas, Dan of Michigan, and Steve (Carrie) Perry of Arizona, and daughters Leora O'Connor (Jim) of Michigan, Joyce of Michigan, and Margie Brown (Ken) of Ohio.

The funeral service to celebrate her life was held on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing with Rev. Ken Brown officiating.

Pallbearers were Loren Perry, David Perry, Dan Perry, Steve Perry, Jason Perry, and Jeff Janson.

If desired, memorials may be made to South Baptist Church, Lansing, MI.

Published in Lansing State Journal on June 25, 2011


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  • Created by: Theron Smith
  • Added: Jun 23, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71872131/leora_grace-perry: accessed ), memorial page for Leora Grace Chamberlain Perry (1 Mar 1920–20 Jun 2011), Find a Grave Memorial ID 71872131, citing Deepdale Memorial Park, Delta Township, Eaton County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Theron Smith (contributor 46935364).