Donna Perry

Donna Perry, 66, entered an eternal rest on Saturday, July 26, 2025. She was born on January 11, 1959, in Columbia, South Carolina to Robert and Patricia Ann Wilkes.

Donna was a loving wife, mother, and friend who brought light and laughter wherever she went. A proud supporter of the Clemson Tigers and a woman of deep faith, Donna faced life—and colon cancer—with strength, grace, and an unshakable belief in God. Her kind heart, beautiful spirit, and love for her family will forever be remembered and cherished. She touched the lives of everyone who knew her with her gentle smile, encouraging words, and the way she made everyone feel like family. Donna’s legacy lives on in the love she poured into her children, the faith she held close to her heart, and the joy she brought into the world simply by being herself. She shared a beautiful life with her devoted husband, Rick, whose love, strength, and care never wavered. Their bond was one built on faith, laughter, and deep affection—a true example of unconditional love. Though Donna is no longer by his side, her presence will forever remain in his heart and in every memory they made together.

She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Edward Wilkes, and mother, Patricia Ann Wilkes.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Perry, her sons, Bo Wilkes, Dakota Shane Strong, and Albert Strong Jr. (Alexandria), her stepchildren, Georgia Perry, Isaiah Perry, and Savannah Perry, and her grandchildren, Sophia Jade Strong, and Evan Carter Strong.

The family will have a memorial service at Friendship United Methodist Church on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

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