Mary Estelle Bradshaw Perry, 94, of Suffolk, passed away on September 20, 2009. A native of Southampton County, VA she was the daughter of the late Clarence Ashton Bradshaw and Mary Florine Wills. She was predeceased by husband, Zachariah Perry; son, Jerry M. Perry, Sr.; granddaughter, Heather E. Perry; and several brothers and sisters. She was a homemaker and co-owner of Z. Perry & Sons Lumber Company. Estelle was a dedicated lifelong member of Liberty Spring Christian Church where she was a member of the Ladies Bible Class, adult choir, Women's Fellowship and Sunshine Circle as well as serving in the Nursery of the church.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda P. and Corky Davis; sons, John Frederick Perry and George Earl Perry; grandchildren Jerry Jr., Jeff, Carl, Cindy, Tim, Sharon, Jennifer, Greg and Newman; 10 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at Liberty Spring Christian Church, with Rev. Allen Lancaster officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may join the family at Parr Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday evening from 7 – 8 p.m. and other times at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to Liberty Spring Christian Church, Sound System Fund, 4213 Whaleyville Boulevard, Suffolk, VA 23434. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com