Katherine Ann Perkins

Katherine Ann Perkins, age 98, of Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, formerly of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015 in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama. Katherine was born in rural Garnett, Kansas, to Dana and Margaret (Hamilton) Decker, and lived in Garnett until moving to Milwaukee with her husband in 1943. She was united in marriage to William Roy Perkins on November 3, 1935, in Glendale, California. While following her husband as he worked in the heavy equipment and construction business, she and her family lived in many towns across the country. These experiences provided a rich background for her and her family. Katherine and her husband spent many years in Carlsbad, New Mexico, before moving back to Garnett in 1980 to retire. She moved to Alabama to live with her daughter, Carole, in 2012. She was an accomplished seamstress and left many quilts, crocheted pieces and afghans for her family. One of Katherine's hobbies was painting. She won several prizes for her oils and water colors and they are treasured by her family and friends. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Garnett and a member of Chapter Y, Kansas, of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, William Roy Perkins, her sister, Betty Page and one grandson, Timothy Worsham. She is survived by her son, Terry Perkins and his wife, Laree; her daughter, Carole Worsham and her husband, Sam; and her son, Stephen Perkins and his wife, Linda. She had seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church in Garnett, Kansas. Inurnment will follow in the Garnett Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Methodist Church, Garnett, or Chapter Y, P.E.O. Sisterhood of Kansas. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com