Ms. Bessie Perry Gaskins
July 7, 1942 - July 31, 2020
Ms. Bessie Louise Perry Gaskins (78) received her wings on the morning of July 31,2020 at her residence in Merry Hill, NC. She was the daughter of the late Lewis Perry and Maggie Leary Perry. She was the widow of John Frank Gaskins Sr. who passed in 1990, after 30 plus years of marriage. Ms. Gaskins was a native of Bertie County where she attended the public schools and where she received her spiritual education as a member of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Colerain, NC. She was known to be a hard worker as evident of her 21 years working at Perdue Farms of Lewiston, NC; until her retirement. Ms. Gaskins was "BIG" on family and loved people. She will truly be missed and remembered for her favorite words "I WON'T COMPLAIN". Left to cherish her loving memories are her devoted children, Curtis Perry (Veronica) of Fayetteville, NC, Howard Perry (Sarah) of Colerain, NC, Shirley Gaskins of Merry Hill, NC, Maggie Gaskins of Merry Hill, NC, Elizabeth Foreman (George) of Aulander, NC, John Gaskins Jr. (Christy) of Gates County, NC and nephew Carl Perry, who she raised as her own; grandchildren; one sister in law, Clarine Perry; a host of other relatives and friends.
Ms. Bessie Louise Perry Gaskins (78) received her wings on the morning of July 31,2020 at her residence in Merry Hill, NC. She was the daughter of the late Lewis Perry and Maggie Leary Perry. She was the widow of John Frank Gaskins Sr. who passed... View Obituary & Service Information