Myrtle Jean Perla of Cherry Hill passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on January 12, 2019. She was 86 years old. Jean was born in Philadelphia and resided in Cherry Hill for the last 61 years. She enjoyed the beach. Beloved wife for 65 years of Joseph Perla, loving mother of (the late James), Jerry (Donna) Perla, Joseph (the late Colleene) Perla, and John Perla, dear sister of Charlotte (the late Rev. Vernon) Murray, cherished grandmother of 6 and adoring great grandmother of 5. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and visitation with her family on Thursday, January 17th 10 am - 12 noon at the MARK C. TILGHMAN FUNERAL HOME, 38 N. Forklanding Rd., Maple Shade. Her funeral service will follow at 12 noon. Interment will be in Colestown cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting marktilghmanfuneralhome.com