of Jonesboro, AR

June 30, 1929 - January 26, 2021

On January 26, 2021, Helen Louise Perry; wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and friend went to be with our Lord peacefully in Jonesboro, at the age of 91. Daughter of the late Raymond and Kittie Mae (Wiggington) Herrington, was born on June 30, 1929 in Caraway. She was united in holy matrimony to James Autho Perry on October 21, 1946. They shared their lives together for 63 years. Helen was a devoted wife to James. She stood by his side and helped meet any challenges that arose in the many successful businesses that they owned. They were both entrepreneurs of their day. They shared the wisdom of these experiences with their sons-in-law and daughters who carried on the family business in their own way. This legacy has carried on through their grandsons, who are still in operation today.

Helen was a Godly, loving and model mother to each of her daughters. She taught them to love God first. They knew on Sunday mornings, Sunday nights and Wednesday nights, they would be in church without question. She loved the Lord with all her heart and taught her girls how to love Him as well. She lived Proverbs 22:1, A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better that silver and gold. Often times she would say she was just passing through here on earth. She knew her Savior and now is with him for eternity.
2 Timothy 4:7, She fought the good fight, finished her course and kept her faith. Helen was an active member to Central Baptist Church. She was also a member of Wisdom Seekers Sunday school and attended as a faithful member and loved her church.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 63 years James Perry; grandson, James Paul Sanders; brothers, James Raymond, Carol Preston and Ronnie; sisters, Bernice Herrington, Ermaline Garner, Erma Jean McKinney, Rachel Lewis and Rosie Baxley.

Survivors include, daughters, Joyce (Jon) Sanders, Wanda (O.D.) Walker, Patsy (George) Ivey, Darlene (Juney) Smith and Jamie (Heath) Brown; grandchildren, Joy Bigham, Jon Sanders, Jr., Lisa Bone, Pamela Hesse, Patty James, J.S Smith, Torie Warner, Drew Brown, Dalton Brown and Dylan Brown; great grandchildren, Amy, Justin, Trae, Taylor, Emily, Jadyn, Cal, Barrett, Brayden, Ivey, Hillary, Mallory, Jase, Carty, Rhett, Ridge, Reid and Riley; great-great grandchildren, James, Jude, Beau, Bonnet, Addison and Lynley; brother, Curtis Herrington.

Funeral service will be January 29, 2021, 2:00 pm at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Caldwell Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until time of service.

Pallbearers will be Jon Sanders, Jr. JS Smith, Dalton Brown, Dylan Brown, Justin Bigham, Trae Sanders, Rhett Warner and Jase Smith.

Honorary pallbearers will be Barrett James, Brayden James and Cal Walker Hess.

We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance while observing social distancing guidelines. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com