Phyllis C. Perkins, age 93, of Little Rock, affectionately known as "Poo", passed
away Friday, August 1, 2014 after a brief illness. She was born September 13,
Donohue Campion. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William H. Perkins.
1920 in Lyndonville, Vermont to the late Bernard W. Campion and Bertha M.
Phylllis was raised in Vermont and received her RN Degree in Boston, MA where
she met and married Dr. William H. Perkins in 1945. They relocated to Little
Rock in 1956, where Dr. Perkins accepted a prominent research position with
the VA Hospital. Phyllis worked at the Fort Roots VA for over 30 years retiring in 1988.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
"Poo" loved her family and friends and the time spent together. She was a
feisty presence at Presbyterian Village. She loved to dance and wear high heel
shoes, especially red ones. There was never a dull moment when "Poo" was around.
She will be missed by many. She is survived by 3 daughters, Gail Wilson (William), Jo Ellen Croft (Robert)
and Cheryl Williams (Dean); 1 son, Bill Perkins; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-
grandchildren; 1 sister, Maureen (Fred); 3 nieces and 1 nephew.
Visitation will be at Ruebel Funeral Home on Monday, August 4, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral will be at Ruebel Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at
1:00 p.m., officiated by Ray Brown, followed by burial at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Presbyterian Village, 510 Brookside Dr., Little Rock,
AR 72205 or First United Methodist Church, 723 Center St, Little Rock, AR 72201.
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