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Agatha Perkins Obituary

Agatha (Sweeney) Perkins, age 101, died peacefully Tuesday, January 22, 2103 at the Fostrian Court Assisted Living. Memorial Mass will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 9, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 2500 N. Franklin Ave., Flint, MI. Msgr. Richard J. Groshek officiating. Agatha was born June 29, 1911 in Carthage, NY. to parents Richard and Eleanor (LaFleur) Sweeney. She married Frank Perkins June 14, 1941, who
preceded her in death in 2000. She graduated from Flint Central High School in 1929 and college in 1931 with a Masters Degree. Agatha taught in the Flint Schools for 41 years retiring in 1972. She lived a long active life and enjoyed travelling, winters in Arizona, trips to Casinos, and working in her yard. She was devoted to her Church and Sorority, Pi Omicron, IOTA Nu Chapter. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers, Pat, Dave, Robert, Richard, Don; sister Dorothy Hawkins. The family would like to give special thanks to Rachel Hall and the Fostrian Court Assisted Living, in Flushing, MI. Arrangements by the Brown
Funeral Home, 1480 E. Hill Rd., Grand Blanc, MI. Condolences may be left on-line at
www.brownfh.com



Published by Flint Journal from Feb. 1 to Feb. 3, 2013.
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Dear Aunt Ag was a fixture in our lives in Arizona since the age of 20. Ag and Frank started to winter in AZ and for many many years we spent every holiday with them. Each year they would give us something special from Ireland since that is where my sister and I were born. We treasure all those little Irish gifts from over the years.
Every holiday they would come to my Mom's along with Uncle Wit and Aunt Marge and we would drink champagne,
open presents and eat wonderful food.
Frank and Ag were born story tellers and they came from an era that is now gone. For that we will treasure those memories forever. Judy and Bernie

February 4, 2013

Ms Agatha was a true blessing and a delight in our facility. I loved hearing her stories about when she was a teacher and all the "special" gifts her children would try to give her. She will be missed by me and all the staff at Fostrian Court Assisted Living.

Julie Davitt

February 4, 2013

Aunt Ag was an inspirational woman. She was as sharp as a tack and was a wonderful story teller. To think of how she positively affected hundreds of lives is to pay homage to her and her extraordinary life.

Teresa Hritz-Brown

February 3, 2013

Aunt Ag taught me all I know about giving good parties.
God bless her soul.
Margaret Anne

February 3, 2013

Agatha will always hold a special place in our hearts. We are happy to know that she and Frank are reunited once again and dancing to her favorite song, "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling." Her huge heart and wonderul stories were a blessing to have in our lives.

Rachel Hall

February 2, 2013

We were greaved to hear of Ag's death. She was the truly a lady. I loved to listen to her tell of adventures she and Frank experienced over the years. She will be truly missed.

Bob and Michile Stoutenburg

February 2, 2013

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