She was born to the late John and Helen Burke on February 6, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan.
Nita was a member of Southeast Christian Church Crestwood Campus and the Oldham County Country Club. She enjoyed golf and playing spades at ladies night.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years; Tom E. Perkins, brother; Jack Burke, and step-son; Russell Perkins.
Left to cherish the memory of Nita are her four sons; John Menard (Neva), Denis Menard (Dora), Tim Menard (Lisa) and Donald Menard, 12 grandchildren; Shaun, Kristal, Emily, Ashley, Erin, Travis, Taylor, Richard, Regan, Holly, Matt and Kelley, 11 great-grandchildren, longtime friend and caregiver; Norma Woods.
A celebration of Nita's life will be held at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 706 W Jefferson St, LaGrange, KY on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 7pm with a memorial visitation from 3pm until the start of the service.
Memorial donations can be made to Hosparus Health of Louisville.
Please leave your memories of Nita and condolences for her family at www.heady-radcliffefuneralhome.com
