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Dorthea Perrin Obituary
Dorthea "Dot" Ellen Reeves Perrin, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the age of 98.
She was born on September 19, 1922, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of the late James Monroe Reeves and Ellen Salome Cain Reeves.
Dorthea attended Jones Consolidated School in McComb, Mississippi, Hammond High School, and graduated from Ponchatoula High School. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in McComb and First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula.
Dorthea was a master seamstress as well as a teacher and interpreter for the deaf for the St. Tammany and Tangipahoa Parish School Districts.
She was a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants, the Alden Kindred of America, Lifetime Member of the Louisiana Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and was an active supporter for the Ponchatoula Volunteer Fire Department.
Dorthea was very proud to be a published author of two books: "Will I Ever Hear the Whippoorwills?" and "Our Family Mystery: Lewy Body Dementia."
Besides her talent in writing, Dorthea spent her time researching genealogy and writing poetry. Another area of her research was focused on Lewy Body Dementia, which claimed the life of her husband. She was an active member of a Lewy Body Forum throughout her caregiving years, sharing and enlightening others with the important work being done in this field.
Dorthea was an incredible person, an inspiration to her family and she leaves behind countless precious memories.
Dorthea is survived by her daughters, Phyllis Perrin Wilcox (Sherman Wilcox), Paulette Perrin, and Margaret "Peggy" Perrin Sharpe (Eddie Sharpe); son, Robert E. "Bobby" Perrin, III (Sandra Duplessis Perrin); grandchildren, Kip Fletcher (Xinyang Amelia Fletcher), Ryan Hubbs, Sr. (Suzette Guerrero Hubbs), Shane Hubbs, Kyle Hubbs, Rhett Sharpe (Vanessa Howell Sharpe), Kassie Perrin Wilson (Matthew Wilson), Robert E. "Arie" Perrin, IV, and Eddie A. Sharpe, Jr. (Lora Osborne Sharpe); great-grandchildren, Lindsey Hubbs, Ryan Hubbs, Jr., Brooke Hubbs, Sloane Sharpe, Lucille Wilson, Jameson Wilson, Alex Guerrero, and Jules Guerrero; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Dorthea was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Robert E. "Bobby" Perrin, Jr. and siblings, Violet Tackett, James Chester "J.C." Reeves, Elsie Wilson, and Evelyn Whittington.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dorthea's longtime friend and doctor, Dr. Robert Walker, and also Modern Home Health and Hospice for their exceptional care.
Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home – Ponchatoula, 100 W. Magnolia St., Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454 on Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula on Friday, June 4, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
A Funeral Service will be held at First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula, 325 E. Pine St., Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454 on Friday at 11:00 a.m., with Dr. David Cranford officiating.
Interment will follow at Ponchatoula Cemetery in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.
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Chuck Gideon
June 3, 2021
Miss Dot lived an amazing and meaningful life and was important to so many people.. So many memories and stories of Bobby and me as young boys with Miss Dot at the center of that universe. I was able to visit her in 2017. We sat in the kitchen that holds so many memories, and where she took care of the household, and where she always took care of Mister Bobby. For me as a young boy and Bobby's friend, I got to be just a small part of her amazing life. She was always wise, caring, and kind. Miss Dot has left Ponchatoula with a great legacy and we are all better people for having had her in our lives.
Wes Ott
June 3, 2021
So upset to hear of Ms.Dot's passing. She was truly my second mother. I spent many good times with little Bobby. Mr.Bobby and Ms. Dot treated me like a second son. Being friends with Bobby was a gift I want forget for a second family. Love you Ms. DOT.
Gwen Lavigne Ler
June 3, 2021
Your mother was a beautiful lady and Such a part of my neighborhood memories. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Lois Duplessis Freeman
June 2, 2021
Dear Paulette and family, what a wonderful legacy your Mom left for you girls and Bobby!!! Miss Dot always a sweet smile and a kind word. You all are in my prayers
Kathryn Martin
June 1, 2021
So glad we had the privilege of participating in the Birthday Parade!
Only God knows the many lives she touched through the years and made better by her "touch". She was one of a kind in the best of every way.
Alma Concha (Sharpe)
June 1, 2021
May athe Lord keep your family in His Loving arms and Comfort you in the coming days through your pain of such a great loss. In Jesus name Amen.
She was an Amazing woman, soft-spoken genuine and sincere inall her endevors. I can and will never forget her. I loved her very much and will miss her dearly.
Glynn Fendlason
June 1, 2021
❤❤❤ Paulette. Have had little stroke. Will miss service.
Mike Sweeney
June 1, 2021
Miss Dot tought me to be strong with humility and compassion. She fed us late night ham sandwiches while listening to out teenage angst.
Miss Dot used to have an old Chevy she drove for years. She finally treated herself to a brand new T bird, it was her baby! One day while she was substituting at PHS someone put a huge scratch in her brand new car! A short time later while teaching another class a young girl told of seeing a car so beautiful that she had to "key" it! Miss Dot rose abover her anger and used it as a teaching moment. That one act tought a generation of kids at PHS how to treat each other. That was her way.
Julie Matte
June 1, 2021
What a wonderful life your mother had! I feel like i knew her well through the stories Peggy told me. She was so strong, driven, curious, dedicated, kind, and smart. She set goals that she met, like writing the books, kept up with technology, remained a part of the Pontchatoula community, had friends locally and friends from other places, but most importantly she was a loving,giving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Even though she is gone, she lives on in you through all she gave to you. God bless her.
Gordon Anderson
May 31, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
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