Cover photo for Edna Ruth (Compton)  Perry's Obituary
Edna Ruth (Compton)  Perry Profile Photo
1932 Edna 2021

Edna Ruth (Compton) Perry

1932 — 2021

Edna Ruth Compton Perry,88, of Athens, died on January 23, 2021.   The daughter of the late Eddie and Beatrice Compton.   Ruth lived in the Athens area her entire life. She was preceded in death by husband, Cecil "Buddy" Perry, daughter, Kay Waters, son, Terry Perry, sister, Betty Knight and brother, Tommy Compton.

Ruth is survived by son, Kenneth (Kellie) Perry of Covington, sister, Carolyn (Larry) Tyner of Winterville,  and daughter-in-law, Marilyn Perry of Crawford. Ruth has 7 surviving grandchildren, Kristy (Mark)  Snelling, Todd (Jennifer) House, Tonya (Phillip) Nelson, Ashley (Nate) Barnett, Tosha Perry, Tyler Perry  and Mercedez Gunnin. She was blessed with 11 great grandchildren.

Ruth was a member of New Life Apostolic Church, Watkinsville, GA. A saint of God known to wage war  in prayer on her knees. Ruth loved her family and spent much of her life dedicated to her husband and  children. Each child and grandchild have wonderful memories of "Nanny", but all will attest to the  beautiful love she shared with her husband, even if at times his humor left her giving him "the look."  Ruth's love and dedication to God will live on through her children and grandchildren for many  generations.

Funeral/memorial services will be held on Monday January 25, 2021, but due COVID-19 restrictions, service will be open to family members only. Officiants will be Bishop J.A. Patterson and Rev. Tim Hammond.  Pallbearers will be Mark Snelling,  Steve Hammond, Dillion Perry,  Caleb Elder, Steve Rosser and  Jay Johnson.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Edna Ruth (Compton) Perry, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Private Service

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 0

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree