Dorothy K Perry

ROCKY MOUNT – Dorothy K. Perry, age 93, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017. Born in Wake County, NC on June 17, 1923, she was the daughter of the late John Alfred Keith and Maude Myrtle Keith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Otho Alton Perry; great-grandson, William Allen Carter; sisters, Ruby Stephenson and Lucille Thompson; and brothers, Raymond Keith, Jack Keith, John Keith, and Graham Keith.

Dorothy grew up in Oak Grove Baptist Church, Youngsville, NC. A move to Rocky Mount in 1958 opened a door for a new church family – The First Baptist Church. She was active in many church activities, Sunday School, small group Bible Study, Inspiration Singers, WMU, and even helping with the choir robes for the 11:00 o’clock worship service.

Dorothy was energetic and had many hobbies: sewing, quilting, and handwork. She made quilts and crocheted afghans for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She quilted special memory quilts as well.

She had a great love for flowers especially roses and daffodils. Her rose bushes are over 50 years old and had blooms yearly on her grandson’s birthday in late November for many years. Springtime in her backyard was a beauty showcasing of azaleas, gardenias, holly hocks, annuals and many potted plots, especially her “prized snake plants”.

Dorothy enjoyed cooking but her specialty was pecan pies. She enjoyed making the pies but more enjoyment was sharing them with others.

Dorothy leaves behind to cherish her memory, two daughters, Sandra Cutts; and June Dawson and husband, Mike. She is also survived by three grandsons, William R. Carter and wife, Julie; J. Perry Carter and wife, Kathleen; and Michael Dawson; eight great-grandchildren, Breanna and Eion Carter; Samantha, Jonathan and Trey Carter; Syler, Hayden and Brody Dawson; and many special nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Bill Grisham and Rev. Larry Curtis officiating. A visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. A private burial will be held at a later time.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.