Esther Oleava Perry, 94, (Hazleton, Indiana) passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Amber Manor Nursing Home in Petersburg.

Born Aug. 22, 1914 in Petersburg, she was the daughter of Solomon E. and Mae (Loveless) Gladish.

Survivors include son, Dale Perry of Petersburg; sister, Bessie Bilderback of Evansville; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; and one step great great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lloyd Perry on Sept. 26, 2004.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. EDT Friday, July 3, 2009 at Walnut Hills Cemetery in Petersburg with the Rev. Jim Gidcumb officiating with burial to follow.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg and 8-9:45 a.m. Friday at the funeral home