Elaine Edra Perkins

Elaine Edra Perkins obituary, Macon, GA

Elaine Edra Perkins

Elaine Perkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gray Memorial Chapel & Crematory on Jan. 28, 2026.
Elaine Edra Perkins passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Atrium Navicent Health following a lengthy illness. She was a life-long resident of Macon, GA.

A celebration of life for Elaine will be held Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Bradley Baptist Church in Gray, GA, at 3:00 PM with a visitation one hour prior to the service. The reverends Steve Johnson and Cass Ducharme will officiate.

Elaine was born in Jacksonville, Florida on December 21, 1959, to the late John Edward and Edra Smith Wrye

Elaine retired from The Department of Human Resources as a Child Support Agent. She loved her beach life and boating with Chuck in Destin. On calm evenings Elaine was always ready for a boat outing to see the dolphins near crab island. Elaine was a faithful member of Highland Hills Baptist Church serving with Chuck on several committees. She was dedicated to caring for extended family and relatives when the need arose.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents Ed and Edra Wrye and her brother-in-law, Keith Boyett

She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Charles (Chuck) Perkins and son, Brandon Perkins of Macon, sister, Elise Boyett of Statesboro, GA; niece Candice (Will) Slade of Pooler, GA; nephew Candler Boyett of Denver, CO, her dog and companion, Brodie, and numerous other relatives.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bradley Baptist Church, 821 Monticello Hwy, Gray, GA 31032

Gray Memorial Chapel is honored to be entrusted with the care of the Elaine Perkins Family. You may register your condolences at graymemorialchapel.com

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January 30, 2026

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January 29, 2026

Betty Jo Perkins posted to the memorial.

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Sandy Stutts

January 30, 2026

May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Garry English

January 29, 2026

Chuck I am so sorry for your loss & I pray that GOD will bring you comfort in your time of morning

Betty Jo Perkins

January 29, 2026

Chuck, I am so sorry for your loss of your precious angel. Elaine was the sweetest person I have ever met and her smile I´ll always remember.
Praying for you and your family during all the difficult times ahead.
I love you!

Teresa Mccullough

January 28, 2026

Sincere condolences to the family during your time of grief!

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