Cora Perry, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Cora was born February 25, 1933, to Mr. William Blankenship and Mrs. Mae Harless Blankenship in Welch, W.Va.

Mrs. Perry loved the outdoors. She liked to camp and travel. One of her favorite animals was hummingbirds; she enjoyed watching them in her yard.

Cora was a people person and liked to meet and talk with new people. Cora also looked forward to her Thursday hair appointments at the salon. She would even be sure to have it done when she was traveling.

Mrs. Perry is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard Lyle Perry; and her son, Thea Perry.

She is survived by her sister, Irene B. Lilly of Statesville, N.C.; daughter-in-law, Rita Marlena Perry of Statesville, N.C.; special friend, Tom Lambert of Statesville; N.C.; three step-grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at Iredell Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 2 p.m.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com.

Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family.