Mamye Jean English (1936-2020)

ENGLISH, BAILY, PERRY

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 3/4/2021 at 11:31:48

Mamye Jean English, 84, died peacefully Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Anamosa Care Center.

Mamye is survived by her children William Matthew “Matt” English, Anamosa, Mary (Roger Beers) English, Cedar Rapids, Mike (Ronna) English, Anamosa, and Mark (Jordanna) English, Cedar Rapids, grandchildren Kasey, Samantha, William Matthew “Matthew” English IV, Curtis, Ashton, Thomas, Martin, Natalie, Christopher, Joshua, Alicia, and Jordan, great grandchildren Laney, Paige, Oliver, Allison, Isabelle, Deacon, Lydia, Sophie, Julian, Axel, Leah, and Asher.

She was preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” Matthew English, Jr., her parents, her stepfather Clifford Phelps, and her brother Charles Perry.

Mamye Jean Perry was born March 19, 1936 to Carl Albert and Beryl Pauline (Baily) Perry in Linn County, Iowa. She attended schools in Anamosa and graduated from Anamosa High School in 1954. She married William “Bill” Matthew English, Jr. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Anamosa on June 16, 1956.

Mamye was a mother and homemaker. She also worked for several years for Congregate Meals of Anamosa. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, crocheting, and crossword puzzles.

Condolence messages can be sent to The English Family, 207 East 1st Street, Anamosa, IA 52205. You may also share thoughts, memories, and condolences by using the "Guestbook" link located to the left.

A memorial service is being planned for Spring 2021.