Perkins, Gloria

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;” Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 Gloria Dean Perkins was born on October 29, 1942 in Florence County to Robert Lee and Queen Ester Mouzon Perkins. On Saturday, April 2, 2011, she entered into eternal rest at her residence after an illness. She attended the public schools of Florence County. She worked for many years at Florence General Hospital. Gloria was a member of the Church of Christ. Left to cherish precious memories are: three sons, Matthew Perkins of Eastover, SC; Terry Lee Perkins and Bruce Edward Black of Florence, SC; three grandchildren, Shanda George, Christopher Scott and Samantha George, all of Florence, SC; one brother, Robert Lee (Sylvia D.) Perkins, III of Bel-Alton, MD; one aunt, Fannie Lane of Effingham, SC; and a host of cousins and friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Climmie Doretha Perkins. Visitation:

Wednesday, Apr. 6, 2011 Service:

Thursday, Apr. 7, 2011 Cemetery:

Sunset Memory Gardens