Virginia Ann Perry

Virginia Ann Perry, age 92, affectionately known as "Bread" and "Big Mama" was born on August 13, 1927, to Louise Williams Barry and Lynn Barry in Clarksville, TX. Graveside Service of Memory is slated for Saturday, June 6, 2020 in Valhalla Memorial Cemetery, 839 Wilkes Road, Birmingham with Rev. Derrick Hudson, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, 3510 Todd Avenue, S.W., Birmingham, Al 35211, delivering the eulogy and offering words of comfort and consolation. Visitation for family and friends is scheduled June 5, 2020 from 4-6:00 pm. from the chapel of Dante' Jelks Funeral Home, 4904 - 1st Avenue North, Birmingham. She was educated in the Clarksville School System. Virginia accepted Christ at an early age and was a devout member of Zion Traveler Baptist Church (Clarksville, TX). Ms. Virginia was widely known from Texas to Alabama for her baking and cooking skills. Her delicious and delectable treats were welcomed and enjoyed by the palates of many. Those who remain to cherish her memories and to celebrate a life of love and longevity are: her daughter Carolyn (H. E.) Studdard, Jr.; brother Robert Wilson of Dallas, TX; sister Lois Young of Dallas, TX; grandchildren Demetra and Damion Studdard; great-grandchildren Brianna, Brooklyn, Brayden and Kayden; nieces Algenita of Dallas, TX, Shelvy (James) of Detroit, MI, Darnisha (Carl) of Desoto, TX; and Yovonda of Clarksville, TX; sister-in-law Roberta of Clarksville, TX; special cousin Janice of Dallas, TX; and a host of cousins, relatives and friends. Truly, "Bread"/ "Big Mama" will be missed by all who loved her and those she loved as well. To the Perry and Stuudard Family, we at Weatherly Funeral Home offer to each of you our heartfelt and deepest sympathy and condolences. Our prayer continues to be that your abiding faith in God will lend a measure of comfort to strengthen and sustain you during your time of bereavement.