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ANNA RUTH PERRY, 93, of Salisbury, MO, died Monday December 14, 2009 at University Hospital in Columbia. Anna Ruth was born April 7, 1916 in Negro, New Mexico the daughter of Charles B. and Edith Mae (Richards) Walter. She married Gerald Perry on November 12, 1938 in Huntsville, MO and he preceded her in death on September 5, 1989.

Anna Ruth and Gerald owned and operated the Gamble’s Store in Salisbury for several years. She worked for the Biltwell Clothing Factory for almost 20 years. After retirement she volunteered for many years at the Salisbury Senior Center. Anna Ruth was a member of the Prairie Hill Baptist Church from early childhood. She taught Sunday school for many years. Anna was a member of the Salisbury First Baptist Church and was a former member of the Washington Workers.

Anna is survived by three sisters Margaret Cawood of Kansas City, MO, Esthel Wolf of Kansas City, MO, Charlene Ewing of Eugene, OR, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, five brothers Omer Walter, Marvin Walter, Russell Walter, Lewis Walter, Lindell Walter, and a sister Lucy Wood.

Visitation is Wednesday, December 16, 2009 from 10-11:00 a.m., with services following at 11:00 at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury with burial in Eastlawn Memory Garden. Memorial contributions to the Salisbury First Baptist Church.