Phyllis C. Perkins

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Biography: 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, 1920 in Lyndonville, Vermont to the late Bernard W. Campion and Bertha M. Donohue Campion. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William H. Perkins. 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. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Condolences(07)

Renae Oldner

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

What a wonderful light she was! Thinking of you all in hopes and prayers that you know how much she meant to not only our mother Mary Eva, but to myself and Lin. I know mom and Poo are busy catching up, I can just hear the shaking of heads and the laughter between them.

Jo Matchett and Jessie Beal

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jessie and I extend our deepest condolences to Bill, Tim and the family. Our hearts are saddened by her passing. Poo was a wonderful woman who opened her heart and home to us. Her grace, generosity and joy enriched our lives and will be remembered well by us both. May memories of her very good life bring peace and comfort to this dear family in the days to come; our thoughts and prayers are will always be with you.

Fran and Jim Stingley

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our sincere condolences to all of those who know and loved Poo. We enjoyed the times we were together and enjoyed the vacation times we shared. Poo welcomed me (Jim) into the family when Fran and I married with cheer and laughter. She was a great friend to Bud's mother, Ethel Wilson. They shared many hours together in the latter years of their life joking about the blind leading the blind when they went somewhere.
Our lives were enriched thru the wonderful friendship we shared through the years.

Gail Dyer

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

With love and heart felt sadness you are all in my prayers at this time. Phyllis was one of several ladies that befriended my own mom after she moved to Little Rock late in her life. They are now reunited together in Christ and are probably dancing together around His glorious throne!
In His Love,
Gail

Karen Curley

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My prayers go out to the entire family during this difficult time. Phyllis was a sweetheart, and I feel blessed that I got to know her.
I know she is "home" now...and rejoice with her in that!
Love and Prayers in Christ,
Karen

Sherilee Holland

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear family,
Imam sorry to hear the loss of "Poo". Heard lots of great stories about this wonderful lady. May she rest in heaven and wear her red shoes.
Love you Sherilee

Paula Kennedy

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Phyllis was a dear friend of my mother's for many years and I loved her like a second mother. She was a very caring and loving person to all who knew her. She was very special to me and she will be greatly missed! I'm truly saddened by this loss but not nearly as much as her family! "Our" loss is Heaven's gain!

May God Bless And Keep You All in His loving arms and envelop you with His undying love and carry you through this time of grief!

Phyllis C. Perkins

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