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Ruby Perkinson Obituary
She was the daughter of the late Willie Wilson and Florence M. Wombold. She made her home in Dinwiddie County for 70 years. For the past five years she resided with her daughter and son-in-law Ruby and John Leonard of Disputanta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton A. Perkinson, and a daughter, Agnes P. Orton, of Dinwiddie County. Mrs. Perkinson was one of the the oldest members of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, member of The Senior Circle of Oak Grove UMC. Mrs. Perkinson enjoyed her bus trips, her talent of craft making, having her family and friends around her.
Surviving are her daughters, Helen P. Cain (Bobby) of Carson, Geanette Crowder (Chick) of Matoaca, Garnette P. Savage (Jimmy) of Maine, Ruby P. Leonard (John) of Disputanta; sons, C. Floyd Perkinson (Mary) and Warren A. Perkinson (Lynn) of Dinwiddie; son-in-law, Edgar Orton of Dinwiddie; 21 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service with the Rev. Robert Blinn, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church of Disputanta, and the Rev. Thomas Lester, pastor of Crawford United Methodist Church of Dinwiddie. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Southlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of food or flowers, contributions may be made to Crater Community Hospice of Petersburg, or your favorite charity. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Linda Hawthorne
November 1, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss.
John Schallhorn
October 17, 2010
Dear Ruby and John: I was so sorry to hear that your Mother passed. I am still greving over my loss. You both are in my thoughts and prayers. John Schallhorn
A.P. & Ellen Goodwyn
October 15, 2010
Warren & Lynn, We are truly sorry for your lose. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
October 15, 2010
May you & the family find comfort in the memories you have of your loved one. We remember her as a sweet lady. ----Marilyn & Andy Crowder-Richmond, Va
Sandy Wenk
October 14, 2010
Ruby, John and Anne.... I am so sorry to hear about "grandma" passing. You all were such a blessing to her, especially these past few years. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
San
October 14, 2010
Louise McCullough Putney
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