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Eunice Cummings Obituary
November 17, 1920 - February 5, 2018
Raleigh
Eunice Perkinson Cummings, age 97, of Marsh Ave., died Monday, February 5, 2018 at Transitions LifeCare.
Eunice, a devout Christian, was born in Warren County, NC on November 17, 1920 to Thomas and Ada Wynn Grissom. She married James Horace Perkinson and after his passing she later married Dr. Ralph Waldo Cummings who also went to be with our Lord and Savior.
Eunice retired from Progress Energy in 1979. In addition to serving as a docent in the Governor's mansion, she was a member of the Raleigh Women's Club. She was also a member of the Readers Book Club, Daughter of the American Revolution. She has been faithfully attending White Memorial Presbyterian Church since 1993.
Eunice is also preceded in death by her son, James Hartwell Perkinson; brothers, Claude Grissom, T.J. Grissom, Sidney Grissom; and her stepson, Walter Cummings.
Survivors include her son, Jarvis Perkinson and his wife, Gloria of Cary; grandchildren, Deborah Johnson, Karen Bowman (Wally), Donna Matthews (Glenn), Jay Perkinson, Sheri Polychrones (Mike); great grandchildren, Heather Boykin (Evan), Kevin Ricks, Christian Mayes (Terri), Luke Johnson, Hartwell Perkinson, Logan Cogle, Jessica Cogle; great-great grandchildren, Taylor Ricks, Zach Boykin, Emersyn Mayes; step-children, Dr. Ralph Cummings (Emily) of Fearrington, Dr. William Cummings (Olga) of Apex, Mary Ann Hardee (Curt) of Fayetteville; step daughter-in-law, Katie Cummings; 10 step grandchildren, 26 step great grandchildren; brothers, Graham Grissom of Norlina, Calvin Grissom (Myrtle) of Henderson, Robert Grissom (Ann) of Florida; sister, Elizabeth Lane of Smithfield; a special caregiver, Jeri Barber; and many well loved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at White Memorial Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will take place in Montlawn Memorial Park.
Online condolences may be made to www.BrownWynneCary.com
Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary is proudly serving the family.
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Ceil Blackwell
January 30, 2019
I miss Eunice. She was a bright spot in my Sunday School class at White Memorial. She was always so bright and cheerful I am grateful to have known such a special lady!
Ceil Blackwell
February 12, 2018
Eunice was so special to me. For many years we sat beside each other in the New Covenant class. When that class dissolved, we both joined Bill Jackson's Sunday School Class. I didn't end up sitting by her, but often we talked. She was so bright and cheerful. She always dressed so well. Certainly, no one would have guessed her age. She looked and acted so much younger than her years. I feel blessed to have known her. She will be missed by so many.
Bob Brantley
February 11, 2018
Jarvis & Gloria, Please how sad I am to learn of Mrs. Perkinson passing away. Thanks, especially, to Cary Band Day and honoring Hartwell each year, it was very special to get to know Mrs. Perkinson, and realize Hartwell had gotten a lot of his amazing personality from her. You & your family, and Walter(from our Pullen Memorial Days many years ago) will all be in my prayers today, tomorrow, next week, & the years to come for the loss of this truly wonderful lady. My deepest sympathies, and may God bless all of
you, Bob Brantley - Greenville,SC
Shirley Bailey Wagner
February 11, 2018
Eunice has been a friend basically most of my life. She was a wonderful person and friend. She will be missed by many!
February 11, 2018
Jarvis, Susan and I are very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Phil Partin
Debbie Johnson
February 11, 2018
My beloved grandmother will be sorely missed ! She taught me how to live, how to love, and how to be the person that I can be. Thank you to those who expressed their concern and wished us well in our healing. I will miss Grandma every day. I feel privileged that she was a part of my life.
Barbara Hocutt
February 11, 2018
Eunice was a valued member of The Woman's Club of Raleigh and active as long as she was able. I am sorry to hear of her passing and send my condolence to her family for their loss.
Roland "Ron" Menestres
February 11, 2018
I spent many enjoyable hours in deep discussions with "Mrs Perkinson" as I always called her. Sometimes in her backyard where she and Horace--"Mr Perkinson"--would shake their head in disbelief at this kid trying to turn their rocky backyard into a garden. So many great memories! My wife Marjorie, my children Daniel, David and myself share into your sorrow but she lives in my heart and our memories.
Roland "Ron" Menestres (Raleigh,NC)
February 10, 2018
Jarvis,
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. I did not know her, but knowing you as her son means to me that she was a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these sad times, but time will make the sadness disappear. your friend, Rommy Campbell
February 10, 2018
I am praying for you, Jarvis, and for all the family as you grieve the passing of your mother. Jeanette Long Davenport
February 9, 2018
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Ps. 116:15.
Danny & Holly Boykin
February 7, 2018
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Betty and Albert Braxton
February 7, 2018
Ms. Eunice was such a loving and caring lady! I went to see her when I was in Cary having my hair shaved because I have stage 4 lung cancer. She was so sweet to me! My family and friends and Jeri Barber my best friend for 50 years brought her. This was a tough day for me but she made me feel so special. We all went out to lunch together and then went back to Ms.Eunice's house for dessert. She showed us her beautiful house! We had such a wonderful day! My heart goes out to all of her special family! Always remember the great times you had with her!! Praying for y'all! Love to your family!❤
Jeri Barber
February 7, 2018
Her "Light", her "Life" will Forever shine in our own hearts. She was an Amazing Lady, one whom many would say "I wanna be like 'Ms. Eunice' when I'm her age!" She loved life and those God gave to be in her life, both family and friends. She had a gift of making each person around her feel "Special" to her, she was always truly interested in what was going on in 'your' life, and then tell the most interesting stories of her own, with such Amazing detail! I feel truly privileged, honored and blessed to have the pleasure of knowing her and being with her for the past 5+ years! My love and condolences to all of her family and to each of her friends, who all enriched her life and whom she Loved very much! She will forever be in our hearts!
Noel Yakubowski
February 6, 2018
I light this candle in loving memory of Mrs. Eunice Perkinson Cummings. You made me and my children feel like part of the family and insisted we call you Nana too. Thank you for your love and light!
Margaret Bell
February 6, 2018
To the family of Mrs. Eunice Cummings, I am so sorry for your loss. I am truly going to miss Miss Eunice. She was a delightful neighbor and I always enjoyed visiting with her. She was a bright star that always sparkled. She was quick, funny and witty and that is how I will always remember her. I hope your heart as heavy as it is right now, heals fast.
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