Geraldine Walters Perkins

April 28, 1946 - September 18, 2019

04/28/1946 - 09/18/2019

Past Services

Visitation
Friday September 20, 2019
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service of Ahoskie
205 NC Highway 42 W
Ahoskie, NC 27910
252-332-3122 | Directions
Service
Saturday September 21, 2019
11:00 am
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service of Ahoskie
205 NC Highway 42 W
Ahoskie, NC 27910
252-332-3122 | Directions
Cemetery
Sunday September 22, 2019
Hoggard Memorial Cemetery
NC Highway 11
Lewiston, NC 27849
Directions

ROXOBEL, NC – Geraldine Walters Perkins, age 73, passed away on Wednesday evening, September 18, 2019 at the Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, NC.

Mrs. Perkins was born on April 28, 1946, one of eight children born to George and Ruth Evans Walters in Scotland County, North Carolina. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Geraldine cherished her job as a babysitter, nurturing and caring for so many children. She was an avid sports fan, from Tarheel basketball to Panthers football, any team from North Carolina and Chase Elliott was her favorite driver in NASCAR racing. She was a devoted member of Ebenezer Assembly of God Church. Some of her favorite pastimes was tending her flowers and watching the butterflies, along with sewing. Geraldine was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all that knew her.

Along with her parents, Geraldine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Perkins, brothers, Joe, Jimmy, Billy Ray, and Ricky Wayne Walters, and sister, Ema Lee “Sissy” Walters

Left to cherish Geraldine’s memory is her son, Kip Perkins of Reidsville, NC; two daughters, Donna Dawson of Windsor, NC, and Melinda White and husband Chuck of Lewiston, NC; two grandsons, Chaise Perkins of Elizabeth City, NC, and Hunter White of Lewiston; five granddaughters, Bayley, Emiley, and Carley Beth Dawson, all of Windsor, Hannah and Camryn White, both of Lewiston; two sisters, Shelby Wooten of Laurinburg, NC, and Betty Price of Ahoskie, NC; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Friday, September 20, 2019, from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Ahoskie, NC and other times at the home.

A celebration of life funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at 11:00 am at the Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Ahoskie, NC, with, Reverend Tim Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Hoggard Memorial Cemetery in Lewiston, NC.

Memorial contributions may be made directly to the Ebenezer Assembly of God Church, 809 NC Highway 305, Aulander, NC 27805, or online by clicking here.

Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Ahoskie is handling the arrangements for the Perkins family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.

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Debbie Hair
4 years ago

RIP sweet lady. Love you all.

Debbie Hair
4 years ago

Some good times with my sweet sister by another mother. A special lady and will be missed. Praying for you all. Love you all

Amanda Harris
4 years ago

My heart hurts. Mama you will be missed

Sharon Peele
4 years ago

She was such a beautiful soul. Loving thoughts
to all of the family.

Gina Perkins Leggett
4 years ago

Aunt Geraldine was a beautiful person! So many great memories of her when we were growing up. She had a infectious giggle and a heart of gold! You will forever be remembered with loving thoughts! Prayers to you all.

Tonya Clark Freeman
4 years ago

My heart is so broken for you. Thank you, Donna, Linda and Kip, for sharing your Mama with me all these years. Praying for comfort for you all.

Shirl & Steve Minton
4 years ago

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Geraldine was the sweetest soul and she will be missed by all.

Johnnie Farmer
4 years ago

So sorry for your loss Kip. God bless you and your family.