She was born August 13, 1943 in Meridian, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Lester William Perkins and Laura Robison Perkins. She was employed for many years as a beautician.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Glenda Perkins Bell.
Survivors include her son, Jeff Hawkins and wife Zelma; brothers, Donald Perkins and Marcus "Pete" Perkins.
The family will have a memorial service at 2PM Monday, September 9, 2013 at Flowood Baptist Church, Flowood.