Ella Lucille Weikel Perry

Ella Lucille Weikel Perry, 84, of Staunton, died Friday, March 6, 2026 at Brookdale Senior Living in Staunton.

She was born June 28, 1941 in Alleghany County, a daughter of the late Ralph and Lucille Robinson Weikel.

Ella spent her life as a dedicated homemaker, quietly devoting herself to raising her family, maintaining a warm and welcoming home, and offering steady, loving support to those around her day after day. That same gentle, caretaking spirit extended to animals—she had a deep and genuine love for them throughout her life.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 61 years, Sharn Perry of Staunton; one son, Steven (Terri) Edwards of Chesterfield two daughters, Leah (Tommy) Musselman of Afton and Dana Romanin (Petri) of Stuarts Draft; seven grandchildren, Rachel Edwards, Thomas (Netta) Musselman, Andrew Musselman, David Musselman, Kadri Romin, Nathaniel Romanin, and Evan  Romanin; one sister, Beverly Johnson of Covington; a niece, Lora (Shannon) Crawford of Covington; one great-niece, Marley Pillow; and one great-nephew, Dakota Crawford.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Interment will be made in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

The family will receive their friends from 1:00 PM until service time at the funeral home.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Friends wishing to post condolences online may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com.