Lela Mae Perkins 89, of Satsuma, Florida went home with the Lord on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Putnam Community Medical Center in Palatka, Florida. Mae was born in Cairo, Georgia on Saturday, September 10, 1921 to the late Harvey and Mamie (Green) Pearce. Mrs. Perkins is also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Carlton D. Perkins. She was a resident of Palatka Health Care since 2007. She lived in Lakeland, Florida for over 53 years, where she was a member of the West Lakeland Church of God, then moved to Sugar Mill Woods in 2002 to be near her children. Her joy was in the Lord and her loving family. Memories may be shared with the family by going to Mae’s online page at WWW.WattsFuneralHomes.com. Mrs. Perkins is survived by her loving daughter, Delores Craft of Georgetown, Florida; loving sons: Larry Perkins of Georgetown, Florida and David Perkins of Welaka, Florida; grandchildren: Chris Dubose, Carl Perkins, Tammy Yazdi, Lori Hart, Frankie Craft, Leslie Morgan and Chad Nemeth; great grandchildren: Tiffany Dubose, Shawn Dubose, Tommy Yazdi, Joey Yazdi, Kelly Yazdi, Katie Yazdi, Tyler Hart, Torie Hart, Ashley Morgan, Justin Morgan, Kyle Nemeth, Kurstyn Nemeth; great great grandson, Hayden Dubose; She will be cherished by countless others, family and friends, who love her dearly. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Mrs. Perkins name to the Welaka Woman’s Club, P.O. Box 154. Welaka, FL 32193. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Monday, May 30, 2011 at The Church of God in Cairo, Georgia Funeral Service will be 11 AM, Tuesday, May 31, 2011 with Rev. Tommy Propes, officiating. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery, in Cairo, Georgia. Pallbears will be: Kenneth Hawthorne, Everett Perkins, Larry Johnson, Lenwood Perkins, Tracy Perkins, and Darrell Pearson. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Inc., San Mateo, Florida.
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We are sorry for your loss, but you may rejoice, knowing Mae has reached her reward in heaven with her Lord.
Mae was always a joy to be with. She had the biggest smile and enjoyed laughing. Everyone watched for her to come and light up the room. Since leaving PHCC Mae is one reason I missed it so much. The world lost a beautiful woman.
i took care of Mrs. Lela while she was a resident at the nursing home and i will miss her smile and her hugs she was a special lady
We are very sorry for your loss. We never met Mrs Perkins but know how wonderful and loved she was by the way her children and friends spoke of her. Our hearts and prayers are with the entire family.
Sorry for the loss of your mom, i had the pleasure of meeting your mom during my mom Carol’s stay at the palatka health care. She was a very special and caring lady, she always tried to share her meals with me at dinner time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope to see you at wal-mart sometime. Godbless you
Faye Michaels
Have to share what happened driving home from GA yesterday. We were riding in the truck and my 8 year old son says, “Grandma Perkins, I know you are in heaven with Jesus and you can see and hear everything and I want you to know that I love you!”
My heart stopped for a moment and was filled with joy. To the best of my ability without a shaky voice I replied, “you are right son and anytime you want to talk to her she will be there and will listen”.
Oh Grandma how I do weep for you and love you dearly. I know Papa is so happy to hold you again and he will keep you in his arms until I see you again.
Your loving granddaughter,
Lorie
Oh Grandma, I really miss you! I love you so much and have cried so much for the past few days. I just watched the video of your service and how beautiful it was, what an impression you made on all your children and grandchildren. You are so amazing, Heaven is so lucky to have you and I really wish I could touch you once more.
All my love,
Lorie