Mrs. Marion Christine Obey Perry, 79, who was affectionately called Granny by her family, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following a lengthy illness. She was born in Wilkes County on June 26, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Will Obey and Nellie Clara Brown Obey. She was thrice married, first to James Robert Little, then to Allen Turner and finally to William Perry, all of whom preceded her in death. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was also preceded in death by her birth mother, Frances Delores Vannoy; her son, Mark Stephen Little; and two sisters, Linda Vannoy and Grace Frances Vannoy.

She was a graduate of Lincoln Heights High School and Wilkes Community College. At one time, she was employed by Wilkes General Hospital as a nurse. At one time she was a member of Miracle Faith Towers and later united with Freewill Family Worship Center. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Her hobbies included fellowship with family and friends, cooking and baking, reading and watching Westerns on TV.

She leaves to cherish the memory of her life two sons, Timothy Luke (Debbie) Little of North Wilkesboro and Brian Keith Turner of Wilkesboro; one daughter, Patsy Dianna Little Phifer of Statesville; one brother, Charles Vannoy of New York; one sister, Susie Nelson of New York; godchildren, Laura Parks, Vanessa Lopez, Quinton Parks, Shaquana Parks, Porshae Johnson and Romone Speller; seventeen grandchildren, Khrystyna (Joe) Smith of Statesville, Jason Little of Berner, Ryan Little of Wilkesboro, Joshua-David Poe of Salisbury, Teerrill Little and Justine Little, both of North Wilkesboro, Kiesha Turner, Alexis Turner, Lawryn Turner, Isaiah Turner, Elijah Turner, Olivia Turner, Sophia Turner, Brooklyn Turner, Nikki Little, and Jennifer Little, all of Wilkesboro, and Quinton Phifer of Atlanta, Ga; great grandchildren, Aaliyah Poe and Peyton Smith, both of Statesville, Xavier Jamal Little and Malea Nicole Little, both of Wilkesboro, Kalina Poe and Kataleya Poe, both of Salisbury, Jayceon Phifer of Atlanta, Ga., Dylan Pearson, Angelica Little, Emiliano Cervantes, Mariana Cervantes, Carmelo Comstock, Kaneki Turner, Rain Turner, Adien Turner, Matthew Spears, Jordan Turner, and Daisy Foster, all of Wilkesboro, Juwan Smith of Statesville, Aston Key, Avery Key and Axel Key, all of Wilkesboro; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Celebration of Life Services will be conducted Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Miracle Faith Towers. Pastor Charles Davidson will officiate. Mrs. Perry will remain at Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home until taken to the church to lie in state at 1:30 p.m. Members of the family will receive friends from 2 until 3 p.m., but will assemble at the residence of her granddaughter, Krissy (Joe) Smith, 154 Gemstone Drive, Statesville, NC 28625.

Visit the Book of Memories for Mrs. Perry at www.rutledgeandbigham.com.

Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is serving the Perry Family.