Obituary of Jean R. Perry

PERRY, Jean R. (Bell Gessi) Age 58 of Elmira Heights passed away after a brief illness on Wed. Jun 6, 2012. She was born in Elmira to Marshall and Alice (Priest) Bell. Jean is survived by her husband and best friend, Joel Perry; Daughters, Amy and Arica Gessi both of Horseheads, NY; Step daughters and step son, Tonya,Michael; and Lisa. Brother and sister, Frank (Red) Freeborn of Horseheads, NY and Joyce Gilkison of Kirkwood, NY; and several nieces and nephews. Jean was a member of Elmwood Baptist Church in Elmira Heights and Elmira Heights Ukrainian Club. She loved her family and spending time with friends. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 S. Main St. Horseheads on Fri. June 8, 2012 from 2-4:00 and 6-7:00 pm where her service will follow at 7:00 pm with the Rev. David Sullivan officiating. In lieu of flowers those wishing may remember Jean with memorials the Ukrainian Club Children’s Christmas Fund, 156 Horseheads Blvd, Elmira Heights, NY 14903 c/o Fred Foster. Condolences and remembrances may also be left and viewed at www.barberfuneralhome.com