Jean Collins Perry

Jean Collins Perry, age 93 of Paris, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at her residence.

She was born in Cottage Grove, TN, on April 1, 1933, to the late William Macon Collins, and the late Bertha Crutchfield Collins.

Jean married Milton B. Perry on August 19, 1950. Milton preceded her in death on October 6, 1967.

Jean was a member of Oak Hill Union Church. She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, and spending time cooking, baking, and canning. She was especially known for her delicious banana bread. Above all, she cherished spending time with her grandchildren and loved attending their events.

She is survived by five children, Kathi French of Murfreesboro, TN, Carol (Mike) Grafton of Bartlett, TN, Karen (Randy) Kuykendall of Murray, KY, Kristi (Keith Sherley) Perry of Jackson, TN, and Steve (Vickey) Perry of Paris, TN; eight grandchildren, Michael (Trista) French, Matthew Perry, Rachel (Dave) Hurtt, Sarah (Bryan) McGill, David (Kara) Kuykendall, Jonathan (Macie) Kuykendall, Matt (Liv) Grafton, and Chris Grafton; and five great-grandchildren, Faith (Jacob Rodden) Perry, Sadie Perry, Thomas McGill, James McGill, and Eli Kuykendall.

In addition to her husband and her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her grandson, Daniel Baker; great-granddaughter, Chloe Grace Perry; son-in-law, Gary French; and seven siblings, Willie Bea Steele, Pauline Ashlock, Virginia Hunt, Margaret McNutt, Genella Rabidue, W.C. Collins, and Leonard Collins.

Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN, 38242, is handling the arrangements. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Ridgeway Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 6:00 p.m. officiated by Randy Kuykendall and Mike Wimberley.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026, at Rose Lawn Memory Garden.