Helen B. Perkins

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Visitation Schedule
Elaine Baptist Church
200 Main St.
Elaine, AR  72333
Friday, May 11, 2018
1:00 pm.-2:00 p.m.
Service Schedule
Church
Elaine Baptist Church
200 Main St.
Elaine, AR  72333
Friday, May 11, 2018
2:00 p.m.
Cemetery
Sunset Memorial Park
5783 Hwy 49
West Helena, AR  72390
Helen B. Perkins

of Elaine, AR

July 22, 1934 - May 8, 2018

Helen B. Perkins, age 83, of Elaine, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Perkins was born July 22, 1934 in Pottsville, Arkansas to the late A.W. and Minnie Workman. She was a member of Elaine Baptist Church and a dedicated housewife and mother.

Mrs. Perkins is survived by her husband of 65 years, Joe; three daughters, Becky Ward (Mike) of Lambrook, Vicky Crisp (Curtis) of Elaine and Linda Jo Short (Chester) of Greenville, Mississippi; four grandchildren, Casey Benefield, Eric Benefield, Jason Short and Jessica Short-Hammons; five great-grandchildren, Alexis Henry, Paislee Short, Owen Short, Auby Short and Grant Hammons; one sister, Bernell Baugher (Jimmy) of Lost Cane; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Brent Ward; brother, Gene Workman; and three sisters, Agnes Canamore, Laura Bewley and Geraldine Standridge.

A funeral service for Helen Perkins will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 11, 2018 at Elaine Baptist Church with visitation prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Brother Luke Watson will officiate.

Memorials may be made to Elaine Baptist Church or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.




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15 Condolence(s)
DW
Cordova, TN
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Sunday, May 20, 2018

So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at
2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort,  who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God

Jimmy and Linda Victory
Smackover, AR
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Saturday, May 12, 2018

We are so sorry for your loss. I had known Mr. Joe and Mrs. Helen most all of my life. She will be missed.
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers!

Fred Holloway
Lake Oswego, OR
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Friday, May 11, 2018

Vicky:
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Fred and Anne Holloway

Pam Ward Cooper
little rock, AR
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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Becky and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Ms. Helen was a very sweet and kind lady. I loved being around her. My prayers and love are with each of you.

Nathan and Ruth Ann Blankenship
Stuttgart, AR
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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Prayers for your family during this very difficult time. Mrs. Helen was an amazing lady and will be missed by many.

Mary A non ajeffries
Marvell,
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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

So sorry for your loss my prays are with you I will miss seeing her every week take care of joe

Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Lexa, AR
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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

So sorry to hear about this sweet lady, we just loved her pieces! We feel so blessed to have had her in our life. Please know you will all be in our prayers. Love Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib

Michael and Sherry Crisp Wooten
Tyler, TX
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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Curtis and Vicki,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Vicki, you are in our thoughts and prayers but it's comforting to know that you have those big shoulders of my precious cousin to lean on. He will take care of you. God's blessings on you both and the kids! Love you two so much!

David & BJ Gregory
West Helena, AR
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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Vickie and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. May God give you comfort in the days ahead.

Ida Chamness
Manassas, VA
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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

So sorry to hear about Helen. I did so many alterations for her in West Helena, almost 40 years ago. She was a wonderful person!!!

DENICE VON KANEL
LEXA, AR
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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Such a Sweet.....Sweet Lady. I am so sorry. May the Lord wrap his arms around each of you and give you comfort in the days ahead.

Roland & Clara Williamson
Sherwood, AR
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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

So very sorry to know this. Helen was always so friendly & kind. Loved running into her at the Post Office & catching up on things in our lives. Know you all will miss her terribly. May God's love & peace give you comfort at this sad time.

David and Gilda Henry
Stuttgart, AR
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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

How blest are they who trust in Christ
When we and those we love must part.
We lift them up for go they must,
But we do not lose them from our heart.
(First stanza of a remembered hymn)

Helen Perkins-a lovely, Christian lady who was a joy to know. Prayers for all.

JIM mayer
baton rouge, LA
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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

You are in our thoughts and prayers Jim & Diane Mayer

Shirley Knapp Brister
Pangburn, AR
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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

The Perkins Family. I'm so sorry for your loss The memories are many You are all in my thoughts and prayers Love Shirley