Edith (Clarke) Perkins |
| Posted 2009-03-02 by Pat R |
| Wickenburg (AZ) Sun Friday, January 3, 1936, p 1 & 8 Mrs. Perkins Laid to Rest - Beautiful Services Mark Last Rites for Beloved Woman at Presbyterian Church Simple but impressive services marked the last rites for Mrs. Charles F. Perkins at the Community Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon. The esteem in which she was held was evidenced by the many magnificent floral offerings and the large number of friends who were present. Mrs. Perkins passed away early Sunday morning following an attack of heart ailment. She had some time previously written out her obituary and directions for the final services which were carried out according to her wishes. A quartet composed of Mrs. E. B. Kelley, Mrs. Carl Shride, W. W. Sister and Oliver Corbin sang two hymns selected by Mrs. Perkins, "Oh Love That Will Not Let Me Go" and "Saviour, Like A Shepard Lead Us." Rev. Reese Scull gave scripture readings and the obituary prepared by the deceased, giving evidence of deep personal feeling. Mrs. Perkins was a loyal and valued member of the congregation over which he presides. Following the services interment took place in the Wickenburg Cemetery. Bert Fox, Russell Johnson, Roy Richards, George Wentworth, Dave Jones and W. L. Richards acted as pall bearers, with J. R. Barnette as alternate. Mrs W. J. Helme played many of the old hymns previous to the service and accompanied the quartet. Floyd Wachter acted as usher. A large number of out of town friends and relatives attended the services, including Dr. and Mrs. Frank B. Young of Long Beach, Calif, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Stafford of Los Angeles, Mr. David of Phoenix and sister, Mrs. Philip Hartman of Mesa, and Dr. and Mrs. Nelson D. Brayton and daughter of Miami. Edith Clarke Perkins was born in Macomb, Ill., July 19, 1870. She was the last of a family of 10. She united with the Christian Church at the age of 13. She was married to Dr. Charles F. Perkins June 5, 1895, at Chicago, Ill. They moved to Miami in 1923 and from there to Wickenburg in 1933. She united with the Community Christian Church in March, 1934. The funeral arrangements were in charge of Howard Coffinger. See Also: Find a Grave |
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