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Alice Perry

1944 - 2017

Alice Perry obituary, 1944-2017, Chicago, IL

BORN

1944

DIED

2017

Alice Perry Obituary

Perry, Alice Carol 73, born February, 1944 in St. Louis, MO, wife, mother, artist, activist and entrepreneur, died suddenly May 9, 2017 in Chicago. She is survived by her husband of forty-seven years, actor Ernest Perry, Jr.; daughters, Alison Kimbrough Perry, Mary Hester Johnson (Darrell) and Jaisy Redmond Geans; siblings, Gayvelle Redmond, Lorraine Williamson, Wilna Bernice Geans and Wilbur Bryant Redmond Jr. (Cassandra); special grandson, Davion Benton. Also survived by numerous aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Her parents, Wilbur and Jaisy Redmond, and brother, Robert Lee Redmond preceded her in death. Alice was a devout Christian, she saw potential in everything and everyone, and she will be remembered for her open heart and the door that was never closed to someone needing a meal or a place to stay. Many in her extended family, which included everyone who called her or Ernest friend, remember holidays around the dining room table with gratitude, and countless children were the beneficiaries of her fierce work on local school boards and in the community. She will be missed. "Something that is loved is never lost." (Toni Morrison) A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Leaks & Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619 (King Chapel). In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate plants. Alice loved potted orchids and tulips. Following the service, the family will host a non-traditional Repast and Art Exhibition: The Alice Carol Collection, 5:00-9:00 p.m., Fulton Market Gallery, 319 N. Justine, Chicago, IL 60607.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 18, 2017.

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Lorri Williamson

May 12, 2020

She was amazing.

Izzy Wmson

December 13, 2019

Alice Perry was a sweet thing.

Isabella Williamson

February 15, 2019

She will be honored.

Isabella Williamson

November 29, 2017

I miss her

Danelle Bonner

November 2, 2017

MRS. Alice must have been nice

Isabella Williamson

November 1, 2017

Sister mother wife aunt family she was still the same

Isabella Williamson

November 1, 2017

A woman who is kind ill always live.................................................................................................................................................

Isabella Williamson

November 1, 2017

I wish we could get her back so much.

Isabella Williamson

November 1, 2017

I miss her too Uncle Ernest

Isabella Williamson

October 31, 2017

We miss you (Aunt) Alice

Isabella Williamson

October 31, 2017

We love you aunt Alice!

Isabella Williamson

October 30, 2017

I loved her dearly.We all did.

Isabella Williamson

October 30, 2017

I last saw her in Decmber last year for the whole cristmas. I was one of her favortie neices.

Rob Riley

May 22, 2017

Deepest condolences, Ernest.

Tina Jach & Tom Albright

May 20, 2017

Ernest and Family,

Our prayers are with you all to help you through this trying time. I am so sorry for this great loss.

Lola Martin-Lucas

May 19, 2017

My condolences to Ernest and the family. I pray that God will comfort all of you during this difficult time.

Pemon Rami

May 19, 2017

My condolences to Ernest and the entire family. I still remember the fish frys with Alice and Ernest at their place in the 70's. Many good memories!

Pemon Rami

Keenan Billups

May 19, 2017

Alison and Mary my wife and I are praying for you all doing this storm we that God comfort and strengthen you and the family your mom was a Jewel we are also praying that God will comfort your Dad (Ernest) who love you mom dearly to all stick together doing this storm.

Pat Guy

May 19, 2017

Alison and Mary, I'm praying for comfort and strength for you and the family. Alice was such a wonderful person. We talked quite a lot on FB. She was so informative and intelligent. I'm truly going to miss her. R.I.Paradise Alice. You have earned your wings.

Harrise Davidson

May 18, 2017

Dear Ernest and Family. May your grief be tempered with loving and rich memories.

Saralynne Crittenden

May 18, 2017

I am sending love and prayers knowing that the presence of God is comforting you at this time.remember the love, because the Love Never Dies. I will always remember Alice's kindness her wisdom and her commitment and dedication to the culture if you knew Aliice in ANY way you were blessed and I choose at this time to be grateful for the blessing of knowing her. My life is richer for it.

Susan de Gracia

May 18, 2017

My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time. May God bless and comfort you as you grieve for your loss.

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