Pearl Perry, 105, of Hazen, passed away on November 2, 2026, at Lonoke Health and Rehab Center. She was born on September 25, 1921, in Porum, Oklahoma, to Charlie and Idell Hankins Webb. She had a twin brother who died after only five days. In 1924 her family moved to Lanty, Arkansas and then in 1932, they moved to the Central Community near England. She a ended the Central School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jay W. Perry, two sons, Kenny J. Perry and Tommy P. Perry, brothers; Othel, Bill, Avest, Carrol, Paul and Clyde, and sisters; Asalee Allison, Emogene Derden and Burkyle Travis. She is survived by one sister, Lorene Sloan of England and several nieces and nephews.
From an early age she was always active in her church wherever she lived and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church at the me of her death. She was an avid reader and then after losing her eyesight, she listened to audio books. Biographies and historical novels were her favorites.
She often said, she had lived a long life, travelled many miles, made a lot of friends and met many good people along the way. She was so appreciative of her nieces, nephews, friends, caregivers in her home and those at the Lonoke Health and Rehab Center, who helped her during her last years.
A graveside service will be held at Union Valley Cemetery in Lonoke County on November 10th at 11:00 a.m.
Arrangements are entrusted with Westbrook Funeral Home, Hazen, Arkansas.
Living an amazing 105 years, Mrs Pearl Perry personally witnessed a lot of history as it unfolded before her eyes. Her longevity was legendary. I was privileged to be her substitute mail carrier from 1980 to 1986 and later I was her regular mail carrier from 1989 to 1996. She was a wonderful lady. Sometimes she would meet me in the mailroom of her apartment complex and tell fascinating stories as I sorted mail to various apartment mailboxes. She was kind, witty, pleasant, sometimes comical, sometimes serious, knowledgeable about current events, appreciative, and a joy to be around. Years later I was told that had maintained that special sweet disposition well beyond the century mark. She will be missed, but fondly remembered by those who were fortunate to have known her. The world is a better place because of people such as Mrs Pearl Perry. Her precious legacy endures.
Mrs Perry was a wonderful lady. I had the privilege of being her caregiver for a few years. She was kind, compassionate and full of wisdom. She was sharp, if I suggested to make a change in her daily routine, she would say we just not going to do that. A few day later she would say yes I think we should do your suggestion. Every morning she would have her in the garden time. I will miss her, love you Mrs Pearl Perry.