Roxy Perkins

She was born January 3, 1918 in Liberty, KY, she was the daughter of the late Dr. William Everett Lester and Willie Faye Lester. Mrs. Perkins graduated from Casey County High School, attended Campbellsville College and Berea College and was a graduate of Western Kentucky University. She was an elementary school teacher at Park City School for 22 years. She was a member of Park City Baptist Church where she had served as assistant pianist and choir member. She was a past member of the Eastern Star and the Park City Homemakers. Mrs. Perkins was preceded in death by an infant daughter Sandra Lou in 1946, her parents, sister, Mildred Helm, brother, Clifton Lester, brother, Dr. Woodrow Lester and sister, Mary Elizabeth Elliott.

She leaves behind her beloved husband, Harry Lynn "Joe" Perkins. The first time she saw this handsome guy, he was wearing a gold Murray sweater. The second time was on the tennis court. He caught her eye. They had a wonderful marriage lasting 72 years.

She was a loving mother to Janice Perkins Schell (Dr. Robert) of Owensboro, Nancy Perkins Cutliff (Adrian) of Melbourne, FL., Lynette Perkins (Mike Edgerly) of St. Paul, MN., and Joseph Lynn Perkins (Jan) of Bowling Green.

She was a "Nana" to grandchildren and great grandchildren. They all adored her. Kirk Cutliff of Louisville, Timothy Love (Helen) of Marietta, GA, Laura Cutliff Harp of Palm Bay, FL, Christopher Love (Michelle) of Owensboro, Adrea Cutliff McDonough  (Paul) of Melbourne, FL, Ashley Cutliff Carrarro (Kevin) of Palm Bay, FL; her great grandchildren include, Michaela Cutliff Morre, Kayla Harp Krause, Allison Love, Kasey Harp, William Love, Jessica Love, Daniel Love, Sydney McDonough, Luke McDonough and Sam Carraro.

Although she will be remembered by her family for many things, her gracious and loving demeanor stands out by those who knew her best. She had an gentle and sweet nature that will remain her legacy to those who loved and knew her. And, let us not forget her wonderful chocolate fudge!

Services will be conducted by Bro. Toby Nunn and Father George McInnis with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery in Park City.

The Family would like to express their appreciation for the loving and gentle care given by Dr. William Thornbury and the staff of Barren County Health Care Center.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Park City Baptist Church or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Visitation:
• Sunday, January 03, 2010 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Park City Chapel
• Monday, January 04, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Park City Chapel

Service:
•Monday, January 04, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Park City Chapel