Betty Jo Barker Perkins

Betty Jo Perkins joined her beloved husband and daughter on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Betty Jo or BJ, as she was known to family and friends died at home in Porter, TX following a recent diagnosis of cancer. It was her wish that she live her final days surrounded by family, friends, and her dear cat, Eve.

Betty Jo Barker was the firstborn to Raymond Barker and Winnie Pernitza Barker on October 13, 1940 in Milano, Texas. She married Willie (Bill) Dell Perkins, the love of her life, on June 16, 1956 in Rockdale, Texas. Together they raised two children, Douglas Ray and Kellie Dale.

BJ’s favorite moments were spent with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved to visit with them on her front porch and cook their favorite meals so they could share their weekends together. She was a wonderful friend to all who knew her and an astute businesswoman. Betty Jo was an avid supporter of the youth East Montgomery County and St. Jude’s Hospital. When not at work or home with her family, Betty’s favorite place to be was in front of a slot machine. She had the magic touch and won often. Other hobbies included fishing and playing Skip Bo.

Betty is survived by son, Douglas Ray Perkins and wife Terry, grandson Nicolas Raymond Perkins and husband Martijn Hoffmans, grandson Jarrad Dellane Mears and wife Courtney and her dear great grandsons, Jacob Dellane Mears and Brady Dellane Mears, and sister Carolyn Ann Barker Howell along with many nieces and nephews.

Betty is preceded in death by husband, Willie Dell Perkins, daughter, Kellie Dale Perkins Mears, father, Raymond Barker, mother, Winne Pernitza Barker Key, and sister, Janice Ray Barker Avery.

Funeral services will be held November 22, 2017 at 1:00 pm in Houston, Texas at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway with graveside services following immediately. Services will be officiated by Mark Mears and Matt Peterson. Visitation will be held November 21, 2017 from 6 pm to 8 pm.