Laura Sue Kyle Perkins, born in Hosford, Florida, on July 26, 1943, died May 31, 2009. She is survived by her loving husband, Basil Perkins, a current resident of Lloyd, Fla.; their two children, Michael Perkins of Lloyd, along with his wife, Rose Marie, and Debbie Mitchem of Panama City, Fla. Laura was blessed with four grandchildren, Amanda Perkins of Lloyd, Kayla Mitchem of Tallahassee and Mike and Ashley Perkins, both of Lloyd. Laura was the "expert" on how to properly spoil her only great granddaughter, Kylie Perkins of Lloyd. Laura is also survived by her four siblings, Margie Robinson of West Memphis, Arkansas; D. L. Kyle of Bristol, Fla.; Truman Kyle of Wausau, Fla.; and Lila Howell of Panama City, Fla. Laura retired from the State of Florida, Division of Driver's License after thirty years of loyal service, Laura made time For herself to enjoy her "habit" of playing "bingo." Her motto would be "no rain, sleet, snow, or hail will keep me away from the bingo hall"! As a wife, mother, grandmother and sister, her free spirit will continue to move through our lives until the day that the rest of the family will join her at our final home amongst the Angels. Her presence here on earth has made a loving and lasting memory that has touched so many people in so many ways. Like the song once said "Some gave all" that was Laura, always looking out for the other person and often doing without herself. She never complained but handled the cards that were dealt to her and put that smile on her face and flashed those baby blue eyes of hers and just moved forward, one day at a time. She will truly be missed. The immediate family would like to say a very special "Thank you" to Rose Marie Perkins for her outstanding care of Laura during a very difficult time. It was a much needed comfort to know that Rose was taking care of our loved one with compassion and a heart full of love. Thank you Rose, words will never be able to describe the gratitude that we will always carry in our hearts for you. We could not have picked another caregiver that showed as much love as you did and as you continue to show today. Thank you. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 3, at Springfield Cemetery in Lloyd, Florida. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. EDT today, June 2, at Beggs Funeral Home Monticello Chapel (850-997-5612), 485 E. Dogwood Street, Monticello, Fla. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to the thorough and kind staff of Covenant Hospice, 1545 Raymond Diehl Road, Suite 102, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
Published in the Tallahassee Democrat on 6/2/2009