Thelma Bryant Perry, age 86, of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Walking Horse Meadows Assisted Living.
Thelma was born November 30, 1929, in Clarksville, TN, the daughter of the late Alex and Doshie Ferrell Bryant. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl William Perry; brother, Romie Bryant; and sister, Lucy Bryant Armbruster.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister, who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a member of Gum Springs Baptist Church.
Funeral service will be held Monday, February 1, at 1:00 PM, at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with Dr. Ted Denny and Pastor Tony Chester officiating. Burial will follow at Gum Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, January 31, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, and Monday, February 1, from 11:00 AM until the hour of service, at the funeral home.
Thelma is survived by her sons, Danny (Sheena) Perry and William “Peanut” (Tina) Perry; brothers, Carl “Soda” Bryant and James Bryant; sisters, Sarah Bryant McIntosh and Ruth Bryant Suiter; grandchildren, Daniel Perry, Karyn Perry, and Shannon Morris; and five great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Kyle Glenn, Mike Bryant, Randy Bryant, Walt Bryant, Daniel Perry, and Richie Rye. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Clarksville Fire & Rescue.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Clarksville Fallen Firefighters Memorial Fund, c/o Clarksville Fire Department, 802 Main Street, Clarksville, TN 37040.