Gerry Ann Persons Rowell

Posted on October 27, 2023

Gerry Ann Persons Rowell, 72, of Perry passed away from this Earth as her faith became sight on Oct. 24, 2023. She was born in Valdosta, Ga., to James P. Persons and Geraldine Grubbs Cribbs on Oct. 3, 1951. Gerry Ann graduated from Taylor County High School in 1970. She was destined to work in retail her whole life, starting at the Five and Dime store as a teenager, Rowell’s Grocery in Shady Grove, Rowell’s Mart in Perry and, later, Kmart and Walmart as department managers. She is predeceased by: her father, James P. Persons; her daddy, A.L. Cribbs; her brother, Art Cribbs, and her sister, Becky Persons. She is survived by: her two sons and daughters-inlaw, all of Shady Grove, Kyle and Jodi, and Klay and Anna; five precious grandsons, Chase, Josh, Dylan Jacob and Lawton; her mother, Geraldine Cribbs; her brother, Jimmy and wife, “Linny” Persons, and Melvin and wife, Marsie Cribbs; her sisterin-law, Nancy Cribbs; and a special friend and caregiver, Jim Griest; as well as a hosts of nieces and nephews She loved all with a huge heart and never let a birthday pass without thinking of them. Gerry was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and sister-in-law and mostly, friend. If you knew her, you knew love by example. You knew one of the sweetest, humblest persons who always used Jesus as her example. She had perfect handwriting, which was an example of the perfect person she tried to be. She had a contagious laugh and possessed a spirit that you knew you were a better person when in fellowship with her. She would always agree with you no matter your opinion or position, always just nodding her head in agreement not to cause any friction. She loved cats and they loved her and were attracted to her. She loved country music, gospel music and watching TV especially FSU football. She had a remarkable memory. She didn’t need a phone book, calendar or date book. She was very close with her grandparents growing up and now is at eternal rest with them. She loved Jesus most of all; the fruits of her love and her trust in Him is why we will miss her so. A celebration of Gerry’s life will be held on Friday, Oct. 27, at 2 p.m. In Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dustin Logan and Pastor Danny Lundy officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 1-2 p.m. A private interment will be held at Pisgah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, financial contributions in her honor can be given to New Home Baptist Church or Pleasant Grove Baptist Church respective building funds.