Funeral services for Carolyn Nancy Franklin Perry, 78, of Mt. Airy, were held Tuesday, Jan. 18, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart. The Rev. Larry Perry officiated. Interment followed in the Glade Creek Baptist Church cemetery.
Mrs. Perry passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022.
Born July 14, 1943, in Mt. Airy, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Flora Mae Murray Franklin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Arnold Franklin and J.L. Franklin and sister, Christine Broome.
Mrs. Perry was a seamstress at Carwood Manufacturing for many years. She loved her family, enjoyed gardening, and was a member of Glade Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Eugene Doc Perry of Mt. Airy; son and daughter-in-law, Rodney Eugene Perry and Crystal of Mt. Airy; grandchildren, Clay Perry and Carson Perry; sisters, Lillian Perry of Mt. Airy and Helen Clark of Toccoa; sisters-in-law, Ovaline Abernathy of Calhoun and Gen Ward of Mt. Airy; and several nieces and nephews.
Donations may be made to Glade Creek Baptist Church, 884 Toccoa Highway, Mt. Airy, Georgia 30563.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.