Helen Perry

Ms. Helen Dyer Perry, age 88, of Villa Rica, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 at her residence. She was born May 26, 1926 in Cornelia, GA the daughter of the late Mr. N.V. Dyer and the late Mrs. Jane Self Dyer. Ms. Perry graduated from Summerville High School in Summerville, GA. She received a degree from West Georgia State College in 1945 and a degree in business and education from Georgia State College for Women in 1947. She worked for several years in Jacksonville, FL as an assistant buyer at Furchotts department store. After marrying W. Boyd Perry in 1951, they moved to Villa Rica in 1954. Her greatest satisfaction was being a homemaker, raising her daughter, Sandra, working as a co-president of the P.T.A., being a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Villa Rica, teaching sunbeams, vacation bible school and children’s choir. She was active in the New Vision Sunday School class. She was a member of the tape ministry and the extension department of the First Baptist. With this ministry, she visited the shut-ins, bringing them the taped services of the church and the mature Living Magazine. She always showed them love and that people really cared. She belonged to the G.O.L.D. group, “Gods Older Leaders and Doers”, and the Gold Choir. As a Girl Scout Leader she enjoyed teaching them to, “Always be prepared”. She was also a member of the Carroll County Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons. She demonstrated her love and appreciation to her precious parents, Dr. and Mrs. N. V. Dyer, and her mother’s sister, Mrs. J. H. Squires, by nursing them and staying with them, with the help of her beloved husband, twenty five years. She was always ready to help the elderly, by taking them to the doctor, store, and giving them needy shots. Her favorite Bible Verse was from Colossians 3:12NIV. “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, W. Boyd Perry; precious daughter, Sandra Jane Perry; twin sister, Betty Harrell and brother-in-law, Lee Harrell; sister, Sara Ruth Trimble. She is survived by her nephews, Mark Harrell of Norcross, Mike Harrell of Chattanooga, TN, and Jerry Trimble of Duluth; brother-in-law, Lucien Trimble of Duluth. The family will receive friends at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home in Villa Rica, Monday, August 25, 2014 from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will conducted Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of Jones-Wynn Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Powell officiating. Musical selection will be provided by Mark Camp and Patty Pritchard. Interment will follow at Hillcrest City Cemetery in Villa Rica. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Villa Rica Building Fund, 1483 West Highway 78, Villa Rica, GA 30180, Alzheimer’s Association, Post Office Box 1273, Carrollton, GA 30117 or, Tanner Hospice, Post Office Box 1136, Carrollton, GA 30117. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.jones-wynn.com. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Inc. and Cremation Services of Villa Rica in charge of arrangements. 770-459-3694