ONDRA PERINE

Ondra Davis Perine was born on April 28, 1938 in Carlton, Alabama, to Joe and Bessie Davis. She was the 7th born out of 12 children. Ondra was baptized at Mount Gillard Baptist Church and was educated in the Clark County School system. She married her high school sweetheart, Lenzy Perine Sr., on April 16, 1955. From this union, five beautiful children were born.

In 1968 this military family relocated to San Diego, CA, where they united with the Linda Vista Second Baptist Church. Ondra served the Lord faithfully as an usher and a dedicated deaconess. On September 11, 2022, The Perine Family was honored and recognized for their loyal and dedicated service to the Linda Vista Second Baptist Church.

Ondra was an honest, and obedient child who held her brother and sisters to the same standard. She would often report their wrongdoings which is why her siblings named her the Family Tattletale!

Ondra loved to cook, and everyone enjoyed every bite! Her specialties, delicious Thanksgiving Cornbread Dressing, and delightful Sweet Potato Pie; nothing could compare!

Ondra was described as a “Great influencer.” A woman who showed people how to love, care and look after one another. She was a mighty woman of God who prayed before doing anything. Ondra showed her love and compassion by caring deeply for everyone she encountered and held a special place in her heart to ensure her husband, children, and all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were taken care of. Her loving care extended to her siblings, nieces, and nephews. She was concerned and worried about everyone else, even during her illness. Ondra’s grandchildren say she had memorable sidebars with them and always encouraged and listened to them without judgment. Her wise advice influenced their various life decisions. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren are grateful for the beautiful legacy she has gifted them.

Thanksgiving Day was Ondra’s absolute favorite Family Holiday! And one last time, she gathered all her family together. The day after Thanksgiving, in the early morning at 1:45, her devoted husband looked on as the angels of God came to usher Ondra Davis Perine home to glory!

Ondra was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Bessie Davis, eight siblings and three children: Joyce, Curtis, and Wayne. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her devoted husband, Deacon Lenzy Perine, Sr. San Diego; her children, Lenzy Perine, Jr., (Cynthia Keeve) of Long Beach, CA and Michael Richards (Deborah) of Cleveland, OH; daughter, Andrea Harris (Minister Eric Harris) of San Diego, eight grandchildren; Artemas Perine, Sr. (Margaret) of San Diego, CA, Dennis Cartwright of San Diego, CA, Jordan Perine of Long Beach, CA Asha Harris of San Diego, CA, Jacob Perine (Angela) of Chicago Ill, Rebecca Perine of San Diego, CA, Kai Harris of San Diego, CA, Eric Harris Jr. of San Diego, CA; eight great-grandchildren; Kahlil Perine, Marie Perine, Artemas Perine Jr, Makayla Perine, Melvin Harris, Sanaa, Zayah and Maleni. Also holding Ondra dear to their hearts are her three sisters, LerLean Card of Cleveland, OH, Jean Smith of Cleveland, OH and Eula Mae Perine of Oakland, CA along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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