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Wanda PERKINSON Obituary
She is survived by her proud mother, Elizabeth Yeatts of Carson, Va.; her sister, Bonnie; devoted brother-in-law, Jeff; and her niece, KeLeigh King all of Smithfield, Va. Among her six angels were KeLeigh King, godson, Zackery Chafin, and four grandchildren, Crystal, Harley, Brandon and Damion Perkinson of Prince George, Va. She is also survived by her cousin, and special friends, Lisa and Jimmy Chafin; loving Uncle Raymond and Aunt Mary Norford, and Luck Conner, all of Carson, Va. She leaves a multitude of adoring friends, family, colleagues and church family.
She served as Administrative Assistant of the United Methodist Association Petersburg District Office for 22 years. She also worked with J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in Petersburg, Va. Her compassion and concern for others was evident as she comforted families in their time of grief. She was a longtime member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. The love of her Lord, and her job lead her through countless charitable acts and work for the church, and included mission work in Haiti.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at the Petersburg Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Interment will follow at Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Mission Work in Haiti c/o of:
Jack Martin, Petersburg District Office, P.O. Box 3413, Petersburg, VA 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Sherry Bunch
January 14, 2011
I know that Sam is now in Heaven now, trying out her new wings! If ever there was one worthy, it was Sam. She had so much love to give and she used that love to honor God by helping those less fortunate. She will be missed by so many who loved her but we will all meet again in the not so distant future. May the loving arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ, comfort you all during this most difficult thing we all must go through. Amen.
John Leber
January 13, 2011
We are saddened to hear the passing of Wanda. She was a true friend to the Leber family especially my mother to the end. Here on earth we mourn our loss, in Heaven Angels are singing and trumpets are ringing.
Jean Venner
January 13, 2011
Wanda will be missed by so many. What a vital and energetic and loving person she was -- lighting up the room when she appeared! My thoughts and prayers are with you, her family and other friends, as you grieve her loss.
In the grip of His grace,
January 13, 2011
I am thinking about you and pray that God will give you strength to face the days to come God bless you and know that Sam will live on in your hearts.Brenda Kurth Woodbridge, Virginia
Shery Mason Brolia
January 12, 2011
You all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I am so grateful that I got to spend some time with her these past few weeks. I hold them and the memories I have of Wanda and me in school close and near to my heart. May God bless you all and offer comfort during this time of loss.
Travis Wilson
January 12, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers to all of you during this very difficult time God bless you and grant you peace. Travis & Beth Wilson
Robin Redmond
January 12, 2011
My deepest sympathies on your loss of a very special person. Sam was not just a friend she was like the little sister I never had. All of the special times that we spent together will remain in my memory forever. Sam had one of the most beautiful smiles and it would light up a room. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Love always Robin
Julie Warren
January 12, 2011
It was such a blessing knowing Sam. She touched so many lives. My fondest memories are when Sam shared her passion for mission - her eyes would light up and she would tell the stories of serving others that she loved so well. God bless and comfort.
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