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Mrs. Carolyn "Sue" (Bates) Perkins
Visitation: Saturday, September 5, 2009 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Service: Saturday, September 5, 2009 2:00 PM Faith Full Gospel Church 6881 St. Rd. 135 N. Brown County, IN	VIEW/SEND CONDOLENCES
Carolyn “Sue” (Bates) Perkins, age 68 of Nashville, IN entered into eternal life on August 27, 2009. She was at home and surrounded by family at the time of her passing. She was born on April 6, 1941 in Charleston, IL. Her parents were the late Lewis E. and Alta J. (Calhoun) Bates and her only sibling was a brother, Lewis E. “Bud” Bates Jr. who preceded her in death. Sue graduated from Charleston High School and later attended Eastern Illinois University. On December 12, 1959 she married her sweetheart of 49 years, Jerry J. Perkins in a private ceremony in the chapel of the First Christian Church in Charleston, IL. He survives. She is also survived by her daughter, Lori Ann (Perkins) Morgan and her husband Chester Morgan, two sons, Scott (Barb) Perkins and Timothy (Julie) Perkins all of Nashville, IN. Three sons preceded her in death, Michael and twin infants, Matthew and Mark. She had six grandchildren, Jeffrey Allen Morgan of Carmel, IN, Elijah Scott Perkins of Albuquerque, NM; Kayla Elyse, Matthew Tyler, Michael and Samantha all of Nashville, IN. During her lifetime she and her husband owned and operated Jerry J. Perkins & Sons Printing, PerFam Printing and Valley Printing in Clay County, IN. They later moved to Brown County, IN where they owned Indiana Log Homes Inc. for over 25 years. She also operated the Victoria House Bed & Breakfast and later the Great American Merchandising Co. gift shop. After retirement she and Jerry spent several years traveling together. She enjoyed traveling, painting, crocheting, shopping and gardening. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. Carolyn was a member of the First Christian Church in Brazil, IN. A Celebration of Life service will be held 2 pm Saturday, September 5th at the Faith Full Gospel Church, 6881 St. Rd. 135 N. in Brown County, IN. Visitation will be 1 pm until service time on Saturday at the church. A private family graveside service will be held at Mound Cemetery in Charleston, IL. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Meredith-Clark Funeral Home Cremation & Personalization Center in Morgantown. Condolences to the Perkins family can be sent to www.meredith-clark.com Info: 812-597-4670