Obituary: Perry, Mary K.

Sun., April 15, 2012

PERRY,
Mary K.
(Age 58)

Passed away on March 27, 2012 in Spokane, WA.

She is survived by her brother, B. J. Henderson and wife, Kelli of Spokane; sister, Georgia Howell of Hamilton, MT; Jack’s partner, Linda; two nieces, Jaclyn Summers and her husband, Ryan and their sons, Kyle and Gage and Kyla Henderson and her children, Karissa, Kelsey and Christian and numerous friends in Spokane.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Catherine Henderson; brother, Jack Henderson and grandnephew, Kaden.

Mary was born in Rapid city, SD on May 8, 1953.

She was a cosmetologist and more recently a caregiver.

She loved animals and was their advocate.

The celebration of Mary’s life will be celebrated on April 21, 2012 at 2:00-6:00 at the Black Pearl Restaurant, 2104 N Pines Rd., Spokane Valley, WA 99206.

The family requests memorial donations be made to your local humane society.

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