Nancy Kaye Perry

In loving memory of Nancy Kaye Perry of Jonesboro, Arkansas, who departed this world on March 6, 2026 at the age of 75. Nancy leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lawrence McGowen and Mabel McGowen; her daughter Amy Perry McCray; and her siblings, Jeanie Glasco and Jimmy McGowen.

She is survived by: her husband Charles "Butch" Perry; her children, Joey Perry (Hollie) of Jonesboro and Kaylei Perry (Cole Miller) of Jonesboro; her stepson David Zacharias (Katie) of Lockport, Illinois; her sisters, Norma Faye King of Jonesboro and Theresa McGowan of Jonesboro; and her grandchildren, Ella Pery of Jonesboro, Jaxon Perry of Jonesboro, Bruce Perry of Jonesboro and Silas McCray of Jonesboro. She is also survived by grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 11th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Emerson Funeral Home (1629 E Nettleton Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401).

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