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Carolyn Perkins Obituary
Carolyn Ann (Peterson) Perkins
Aug. 10, 1945 - Dec. 11, 2021
EAST CHICAGO, IN - Was born to the late James "Sonny" Peterson and Jessie Lee Peterson on August 10, 1945. She attended East Chicago Public Schools and graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School. She worked for the East Chicago Transportation Department where she retired from.
Carolyn confessed her belief in Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church in East Chicago, IN.
Carolyn leaves to cherish her memory, her children: Crystal Perkins, Jessica (Jerome) Sims, Danielle Hackett, and Nina Browder. Her grandchildren: Jordan (Tyesha) Mahone (Hammond IN), Michael Curd (Seattle, WA), Lauren Curd (Seattle, WA), Simone Curd (Lexington, KY), Romello Foster (Paris, TN), Breon Robinson (EC), Jada Robinson (EC), Dakota Browder (EC), Tye Straughter (EC), Jur'nee Watson (EC); her sisters: Kimberly Jackson (Portage, IN) and Jamella Green (AK). Also five great grandchildren; her special cousin, Marie Rodgers (EC); and her sister/cousin, Yvonne Peterson Sanders (Snellville, GA).
Carolyn was preceded in death by her brother, James "Jimmy" Peterson, Jr. Carolyn exchanged life for eternity on December 11, 2021.
A memorial to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at The Shrine Center, 3711 Pulaski Street, East Chicago, IN 46312.
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jur'nee Watson browder.
January 10, 2024
Hi nana, I miss you alot, whenever it's December 11th me and my brothers try not to cry in school or work,tye has a job now,and I'm 9 almost at my double digits,I'm almost in the 4th grade,Ms.wanda
Clark said she misses you too, I hope you and Grandpa are okay up there
east Chicago IN
January 10, 2024
this is my grandmother.im jurnee lanae Watson browder,I feel bad for my whole family, Please God keep her safe,I know she's safe because she's in my heart,even my grandfather
Sherry Wright Hackett
March 9, 2022
To the Family you have my Deepest sympathy may God strengthen you and keep you strong love you.
Shirley Peterson
March 7, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ressie
March 6, 2022
Praying that GOD continues to comfort you all and give you strength. Mothers are the glue to keeping us together when we need it...I surely miss mine. I You all.
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