Fran Perkins

Celebration of life services for Frances Arlene Perkins, 83, of Canton, Texas will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton, Texas with Joe Mills officiating. Visitation with the family will be held prior to the service beginning at 2:00 pm at the funeral home.

Fran was born on May 21, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska. She grew up in Omaha where she met the love of her life, Kennith Perkins who was serving in the United States Air Force. They were married on June 19, 1959. They moved to Garland, Texas where they would raise their family. They moved and spent their later years in Canton, TX. They were married for 62 years. Fran was an active member at Lavon Drive Baptist Church in Garland, TX and later at Lakeside Baptist Church in Canton, TX. She was a loving and wonderful Mimi to her three grandchildren and great grandchildren. They could do no wrong. Fran loved family gatherings and spending time with all her loved ones. Fran was a loyal and devoted friend. She took the time to stay in touch with all her friends and family that lived far away. She especially loved her daily talks and visits with her sister-in-law and best friend Pat Perkins. Fran’s favorite past times included her daily dinners out with close friends and painting. Most of all, she loved setting up at First Monday and selling side by side with Ken.

Fran is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kennith Perkins and her son, Michael Perkins.

She is survived by her family, son, Scott Perkins and wife, Sharon; daughter-in-law, Carol Perkins; grandchildren: Andrew Rodriguez and wife, Angela, Cassidy Henderson and husband, Holt, Travis Perkins and fiancee Luzanné Jacobs; great grandchildren: Mila Rodriguez, Nico Rodriguez, Patrick Henderson, Bexley Henderson; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Travis Perkins, Johnny Perkins, Holt Henderson and Andrew Rodriguez.