May 22, 2013

Roma Lee Perkins

Roma Lee Perkins, 83, of Wellington, died Thursday, June 20, 2012 at her home. She was born March 7, 1929 in Lakeville to the late Ray and Clara (nee Broome) Moore.

Roma graduated with the Wellington High School, class of 1947 and then attended Elyria Cosmetology School. For many years Roma owned a beauty shop. She also worked for East of Chicago. A member of the United Methodist Church of Wellington, Roma belonged to the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed bingo, playing cards and gardening. Her other hobby was traveling with her husband.

Survivors include her children, Pamela Ann Wilbanks of Mississippi, Janis Lee Perkins and Dennis H. (Barbara) Perkins, both of Wellington; nine grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and her sister, Jean Stevens of Brunswick.

Roma was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Perkins; twin sister, Ruth Hales and sister, Lois O’Haire; and granddaughter, Tami Perkins.

Family and friends will be received Friday, June 22, 2012 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 S. Main St., Wellington and from 10 A.M. until the 11 A.M. funeral service Saturday, June 23, 2012, with Rev. Lea Mahan and Layton Broome officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Wellington.

Memorial donations may be directed to First United Church of Wellington, 127 Park Place, Wellington, OH 44090 or to New Life Hospice, 5255 N. Abbe Rd., Elyria, OH 44035.

Condolences can be given at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.