Barbara Ann Matheny Perry, 79, passed away at her home on November 24, 2020. She was the wife of Rev. John Perry. Barbara worked as a Registered Nurse and was a loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Herman Matheny and Grace Clements Matheny. Barbara was also preceded in death by a sister Patricia Matheny Sides. In addition to her husband, left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Melissa Perry McClung, Beverly Perry Earley, Deborah Perry Kendrick and Tammy Perry Rowland, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The family will hold a private service at a later date. In lieu of flowers and food, donations may be made to Southern Baptist Church, 140 Church Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 or Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com. Crowe’s Mortuary is assisting the family of Barbara Perry.