Dorothy Lynn Perkey, 78, of Du Quoin, passed away at 12:45 A.M., Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Du Quoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Dorothy had worked for over twenty years in the dietary department at Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.  She was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ in Du Quoin.  She enjoyed playing bingo, was a movie watcher, and loved Elvis.
She was born December 23, 1947 in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of William and Opal (Mezo) Stanhouse.
She married Albert Leo Perkey on April 22, 1967 at the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin and he preceded her in death on December 5, 2025.
She is survived by one daughter - Robin Ridgeway and husband Forrest of Du Quoin, three grandchildren - Forrest Ridgeway III, Bryce Ridgeway, and Jacob Bealer, all of Du Quoin, two sisters - Nancy Peck and husband Richard of Johnston City, IL and Sandy McCrary of Pinckneyville, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two daughters - Lisa Kay Perkey and Sheila Kay Sims, one granddaughter - Erika Sims, and one brother - Bill Stanhouse.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Jim Endsley officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.