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Velma J. Perkins

Born: April 16, 1934       Whiting, Kansas Died: October 19, 2010   Omaha, Nebraska     Services: Friday, October 22, 2010 2:00 PM Marcy Mortuary Chapel, Ashland, Nebraska Ashland Cemetery, Ashland, Nebraska   Visitation: Thursday, October 21, 2010 5:00-8:00 PM at Marcy Chapel, Ashland, Nebraska   Memorials: In care of the family

Velma J. Perkins was born in Whiting, Kansas to John and Opaline (Robison) Anderson. She lived in Whiting, Mayetta, Kansas, Idaho and then back to Holton as a young woman. In her early years she worked as a nurses aide at the hospital in Holton and also worked for her future husband’s aunt in her restaurant. The aunt’s policy was that no relatives could work in the restaurant, so after she was united in marriage to John Perkins on June 2, 1951 in Holton, she had to quit. She worked in a dress factory in Holton until John left for the service. She moved to Topeka, Kansas for a short time until joining John in Missisippi where he was stationed. After two years he was transferred to Lincoln, Nebraska where they lived from 1955-1961. She worked at the Western Electric Plant in Lincoln and also Russell Stover Chocolates. They moved to Omaha in 1961 when both John and Velma began working at the new Western Electric Plant. She worked there until 1975 when she retired to take care of the kids. They moved to Ashland in 1967 and stayed until 1988. They lived in Missouri for 17 and one half years near Table Rock Lake. They moved back to Ashland in 2004. Velma passed away October 19, 2010 at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha at the age of 76 years. She was a longtime member of the VFW Post #9776 Womens Auxiliary. Velma enjoyed several hobbies through the years including gardening, bowling, fishing, playing bingo, cooking, playing pinochile and working puzzles. She also enjoyed watching game shows and WWE Wrestling. She always loved being with her grandkids.

Velma is survived by husband John "Jack" Perkins; children and spouses, Debra and Larry Strode, Papillion, NE, Richard and Janet Perkins, Brenda and Steve Minnick, all of Ashland; grandchildren Teresa (Scott) Prusia, Jason Strode, Jennifer (Phil) Minnick and Travis Minnick; step grandchildren Larry (Stacy) White and Michelle White; great grandchildren Anthony Scothorne, Alyssa Strode, Camrin, Kelci and Cadence Minnick; step great grandchildren Cameron and Mason White; sister Irene (Larry) Kramer, Oklahoma City, OK. She was preceded in death by parents John and Opaline Anderson, brothers Pete and Dale Anderson.