Joan Perkins, age 82, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on December 12, 2018 in Westfield, Indiana. Born June 26, 1936 in Sheridan, she was the daughter of Arley Ross and Ruby (Fesmire) Arthur.
Joan graduated from Sheridan High School with the Class of 1954. She continued her education, earning an Undergraduate Degree in Education from Indiana University, and a Master’s Degree in Education from Ball State University.
Joan was a member of the Sheridan First United Methodist Church, where she was active in the Koinonia Circle. She also was an active member of both the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Delta Zeta sorority.
Joan is survived by her loving son, Ross E. Perkins (Buffy) of Carmel; her wonderful granddaughter, Nora A. Perkins of Carmel; and her 4 siblings, James “Bud” Arthur of Westfield, Marietta Pesel of Speedway, and twin siblings Carol Henderson of Westfield and Carl Arthur (Lillian) of Costa Rica. Joan is also survived by the members of her teaching group whom she regularly met for lunch.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters: Patty Egler and Betty Burton, 1 brother, Paul Arthur, 4 brother in-laws: Richard Henderson, Harry Pesel, Noel Egler and Phil Burton, and by her husband, Ronald E. Perkins on July 8, 2018. She and Ron were married on July 15, 1967.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th Street, Sheridan, Indiana, with Visitation from Noon until the time of service. Burial will follow at Summit Lawn Cemetery in Westfield. Pastor Carol Fritz will be officiating.
Joan graduated from Sheridan High School with the Class of 1954. She continued her education, earning an Undergraduate Degree in Education from Indiana University, and a Master’s Degree in Education from Ball State University.
Joan was a member of the Sheridan First United Methodist Church, where she was active in the Koinonia Circle. She also was an active member of both the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Delta Zeta sorority.
Joan is survived by her loving son, Ross E. Perkins (Buffy) of Carmel; her wonderful granddaughter, Nora A. Perkins of Carmel; and her 4 siblings, James “Bud” Arthur of Westfield, Marietta Pesel of Speedway, and twin siblings Carol Henderson of Westfield and Carl Arthur (Lillian) of Costa Rica. Joan is also survived by the members of her teaching group whom she regularly met for lunch.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters: Patty Egler and Betty Burton, 1 brother, Paul Arthur, 4 brother in-laws: Richard Henderson, Harry Pesel, Noel Egler and Phil Burton, and by her husband, Ronald E. Perkins on July 8, 2018. She and Ron were married on July 15, 1967.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th Street, Sheridan, Indiana, with Visitation from Noon until the time of service. Burial will follow at Summit Lawn Cemetery in Westfield. Pastor Carol Fritz will be officiating.
Joan Perkins, age 82, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on December 12, 2018 in Westfield, Indiana. Born June 26, 1936 in Sheridan, she was the daughter of Arley Ross and Ruby (Fesmire) Arthur.
Joan graduated from Sheridan High School with the Class of 1954. She continued her education, earning an Undergraduate Degree in Education from Indiana University, and a Master’s Degree in Education from Ball State University.
Joan was a member of the Sheridan First United Methodist Church, where she was active in the Koinonia Circle. She also was an active member of both the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Delta Zeta sorority.
Joan is survived by her loving son, Ross E. Perkins (Buffy) of Carmel; her wonderful granddaughter, Nora A. Perkins of Carmel; and her 4 siblings, James “Bud” Arthur of Westfield, Marietta Pesel of Speedway, and twin siblings Carol Henderson of Westfield and Carl Arthur (Lillian) of Costa Rica. Joan is also survived by the members of her teaching group whom she regularly met for lunch.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters: Patty Egler and Betty Burton, 1 brother, Paul Arthur, 4 brother in-laws: Richard Henderson, Harry Pesel, Noel Egler and Phil Burton, and by her husband, Ronald E. Perkins on July 8, 2018. She and Ron were married on July 15, 1967.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th Street, Sheridan, Indiana, with Visitation from Noon until the time of service. Burial will follow at Summit Lawn Cemetery in Westfield. Pastor Carol Fritz will be officiating.
Joan graduated from Sheridan High School with the Class of 1954. She continued her education, earning an Undergraduate Degree in Education from Indiana University, and a Master’s Degree in Education from Ball State University.
Joan was a member of the Sheridan First United Methodist Church, where she was active in the Koinonia Circle. She also was an active member of both the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Delta Zeta sorority.
Joan is survived by her loving son, Ross E. Perkins (Buffy) of Carmel; her wonderful granddaughter, Nora A. Perkins of Carmel; and her 4 siblings, James “Bud” Arthur of Westfield, Marietta Pesel of Speedway, and twin siblings Carol Henderson of Westfield and Carl Arthur (Lillian) of Costa Rica. Joan is also survived by the members of her teaching group whom she regularly met for lunch.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters: Patty Egler and Betty Burton, 1 brother, Paul Arthur, 4 brother in-laws: Richard Henderson, Harry Pesel, Noel Egler and Phil Burton, and by her husband, Ronald E. Perkins on July 8, 2018. She and Ron were married on July 15, 1967.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th Street, Sheridan, Indiana, with Visitation from Noon until the time of service. Burial will follow at Summit Lawn Cemetery in Westfield. Pastor Carol Fritz will be officiating.
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