Evelyn C Perry

Evelyn LaJerald Copeland Perry was born in Suffolk, Virginia, April 12, 1922. She was the daughter of the late Exum and Ada Copeland. In 1943, Evelyn married her childhood sweetheart, James W. Perry of Suffolk, Virginia. From that union 5 children were born. Three children lived: Corentheis "Connie" Perry-Simon, B.S.N., M.S.N ret. Baltimore VA Medical Center; Dr. Larry Steven Perry, M.D. Cardiologist; and Tony Reagan Perry, B.S. scientist, ret. Aberdeen Md. Evelyn was also the sister of the late Freddie and William Copeland. Evelyn's family moved to Baltimore in 1928, where she graduated from Dunbar Senior High School. In 1959, She became an L.P.N., graduated from the Baltimore City Hospital School of Nursing. Evelyn was a well known business woman, founding, owning and directing "The 7 Dwarfs Day Care Center" in 1969. Evelyn joined the congregation of St. Mark's Institution Baptist Church over 50 years ago under Reverend Spencer G. Dobson, Sr. While at St. Marks, Evelyn was President of the Missionary Society for many years. Furthermore, Evelyn was served in multiple roles in her Edmondson Village neighborhood; including Block Captain and Chaplin for The Evergreen Protective Association for years. She was a member of The Enoch Pratt Library Edmondson Branch and served as an Election Judge for the City of Baltimore. In 1995, Evelyn joined congregation of First United Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic [Now known as Transformation Church] on under Bishop Monroe R. Saunders, Sr. Evelyn loved First United Church, the Pastor, and church family and rarely missed a Sunday. She joined The Nurses Guild in 1996 and took great pride whenever she was called upon to serve. At First United, Evelyn founded the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Fellowship Luncheon at Transformation Ministries Church. In addition, Evelyn was a member of the widow support group, The Bernard E. Mason Golden Age Club and The Evergreen Protective Association. She also enjoyed college basketball, current events and news, eating out, and The Young and Restless soap opera. She loved to work with flowers and gardening. Evelyn also was a NAACP Representative at Transformation Church. Upon her 90th birthday, she was recognized by President Obama, Babrara Milkulski, Govenor O'Malley, Lieutenant Govenor Brown, the University of Maryland College Park Basketball Team and the cast of The Young and The Restless. Evelyn leaves to cherish her memories 3 devoted children, Connie Perry-Simon, Dr. Larry S. Perry, and Tony R. Perry; 11 grandchildren Dawn Simon-Matthews, Carla Simon-Pittman, Lynn K. Simon, Michael N. Simon, Lisa LeJerald Perry, Leah Copeland Perry, Lynda Perry, Larry Steven Perry, II, Tony Steven Perry, Marcus Rudolph Perry, and Sarah Legerald Perry. 3 nephews: Brian Copeland, Bill Copeland, and Douglass Copeland. 11 great-grandchildren. 2 daughters-in-law: Delmeta Johnson Perry and Inez Braye Perry. A devoted cousin, Rev. Joseph Copeland of Portsmouth, Va. 3 granddaughters-in-law: Mia Perry, Candice Perry and Letta Simon. 3 grandsons-in-law: Keith Matthews, Don Dyer, and Kevin Pittman. A devoted friend, like a son, Cortez Bryant of Baltimore and a special cousin, Mary Willis Murphy of New York City and many, many other cousins and friends.

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Evelyn C Perry

April 12, 1922 - February 7, 2016