Violet Leona Perry

Violet Leona Perry, 84, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital.

Violet was born on March 8, 1941, to Jack and Violet (Colyott) Keele in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Harvey Perry on April 25, 1961, also in Poplar Bluff.

Violet enjoyed feeding and watching hummingbirds, listening to music and dancing. In their younger years, she and Harvey were known to cut a rug or two. Violet was an avid reader and enjoyed watching tv, especially Law & Order. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother. Violet never missed her grandchildren's games or activities and was always their biggest cheerleader. Violet also liked traveling, shopping, and gambling, even being dubbed the slot machine Queen. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her sisters, children, grandchildren and husband.

Violet is survived by the love of her life, Harvey Perry; three daughters, LaDena Perry, Crystal (Seth) Blackwell, and Brandy (Michael Gault) Perry; four sisters, Sharon (Greg) Pryor, Shirley Cheshire, Betty (Buddie) Smith, and Della Curd; brother, Buddy Keele; six grandchildren, McKinzie, Karter, Bree, Declan "Ducky", Emery, and a baby boy due in September; along with numerous extended family and friends.

Violet was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Rita and Katy Keele.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, July 05, 2025, from 1:00-2:00pm at Agee Fellowship Church located at 38 CR 525, Poplar Bluff, MO. She will be buried at Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date.

Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to serve the family and friends of Mrs. Violet Perry. Online condolences can be made at www.cwrfcs.com.