Waydean Rae Perry of Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. She was 73 years old. Waydean Rae Ireland was born on September 25, 1946, to the late Wayne and Helen (MacLennan) Ireland. She was a proud graduate of Mount Morris High School. Following graduation, Waydean married Jimmy D. Perry in June of 1965. She was employed as a counselor at Roselawn Memorial Gardens and later with Chapel Hill Cemetery in Freeland. Waydean was compassionate, a great listener, and truly felt honored to care the families she served over the years. She was a faithful and devoted member of Calvary Community Church and actively participated in many of the church groups and gatherings. Waydean always expressed her love for each and every person at the church. She was also a former member of the Saginaw Moose International #82. Waydean loved shopping, sold Avon products over the years, and when she couldn’t get to her favorite stores she learned how to shop on Amazon. Above all, Waydean treasured and cherished the time she spent with her children, grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Surviving are a daughter and son, Deana Uhrich of Saginaw; Tim (Tara) Perry of Silver Springs, FL; six grandchildren: Keegan (Megan) Perry of Big Pine, FL; Devan (Kylie) Perry of Big Pine, FL; Alisabeth (Corey) Thomas of Bailey; Madison Ivy and Chaz Perry-Herrera of Muskegon; Angelia and Robert W. Perry, Jr. of Detroit; four great-grandchildren: Riley Thomas; Leilani Rae Perry; Daisey Caroline Perry; and Nolan Edgar Lee Perry.
She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Perry.
Due to the global wide pandemic, a private funeral service has taken place. Pastor Ted Doolittle officiated with entombment taking place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the family. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family through www.casefuneralhome.com.
Ms. Perry's services may be viewed here