February 21, 1937 ~ September 12, 2015
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Alma Rea Perkins, 78, of Centerton, AR passed away Saturday,
September 12, 2015 at Circle of Life Legacy Village in
Bentonville, AR. She was born February 21, 1937 in Gravette,
Arkansas to Perry Albert Phillips and Susie Irene Hoke Phillips.
She was a much loved and respected employee of the Decatur
School System for over forty years and the “Alma Perkins
Library” is a lasting tribute to her time there.
Alma had a great love for the Lord and was an active member of
New Hope Assembly of God in Rogers. She taught Sunday school
and was a great supporter of missions through the years.
She is survived by her husband of almost 60 years, Ross Perkins;
two daughters, Rhonda Weeks and husband, Terry, of Tulsa, OK,
Joni Thomas and husband, Mike of Rogers; one brother, Byron
Phillips and wife, Phyllis of Bella Vista, AR; four grandchildren,
Robyn Foster and husband, Keith of Richardson, TX, Ryan
Thomas and wife, Courtney of Bentonville, Ashley Hagan and
husband, Aaron of Rogers, Kyle Weeks of Dallas, TX; and eight
great-grandchildren, Owen Foster, Ari Foster, Eva Foster, Seth
Foster, Aden Hagan, Archer Hagan, Eila Thomas and Everett
Thomas.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8pm, Monday, September 14,
2015 at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers.
Funeral services will be held at 10AM, Tuesday, September 15,
2015 at New Hope Assembly of God with Pastor James Longmate
officiating. Burial will follow at the Decatur Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in honor of Alma Perkins to New Hope
Assembly of God Missions, 2626 W. New Hope Rd, Rogers, AR
72758.
CONDOLENCES
Ross, my thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. Alma is a great
lady. I always felt good every time I drove by your home on Hwy 102
knowing that you and Alma lived there. I live in Arizona now but please
know that I'm thinking about you.
God bless you & your family. Alan Roller
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