Helen Catholeen Stringer Perkins

Mrs. Helen Catholeen Stringer Perkins, age 95 of Jefferson died on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Perkins was born on August 10, 1921 in Ashe County, NC to Grover and Effie Sheets Stringer. Mrs. Perkins was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William Hurst Perkins, a son, William Gregory Perkins, brothers, Vaughn Stringer and Bill Stringer, and a sister, Georgia Faye Bare. Mrs. Perkins enjoyed cooking, crocheting, and canning. She was a member of Wagoner Baptist Church. She retired from United Chemi-Con.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens by Rev. Dave Adams.

Mrs. Perkins is survived by: Sister, Sarah Long and husband Clayton of Jefferson, Sister, Hazel Bare of Laurel Springs, Brother, Eddie Liddle of Jefferson, Grandson, Justin Perkins and wife Elisabeth of Walkertown, Great-Granddaughter, Amelie Rose Perkins; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

The family respectfully requests no food or flowers please. Memorials may be made to Medi Home Hospice, P.O. Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Perkins' arrangements.

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