Barbara Perkins DeBoe, age 89, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013. Born in Danville, Virginia on January 26, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Otis Perkins and Minnie Pearl Hayden Perkins. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Lee Willis DeBoe; sisters, Carrie Williams and Annabell Myers; and brothers, Melvin Perkins, Billy Perkins, Charles Perkins and Irvin Perkins.
Mrs. DeBoe worked in Dan River Mills for several years and then moved to Rocky Mount in 1950 and became a homemaker. She dedicated her life to the care and nurturing of her family. She loved flowers, animals, sewing and cooking. Also a member of First Christian Church, however her declining health kept her from attending. Mom was a very simple lady with a 6th grade education, but she had much wisdom. She was always content in her home which she loved.
She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Lawana Thomas and husband Charles of Rocky Mount; granddaughter, Sherry Denson and husband Jon of Rocky Mount; sister, Nancy Widner of Ringgold VA; two brothers, Otis Perkins of Graham NC and Frankie Perkins of Virginia Beach VA; and many special nieces and nephews..
A service to remember Barbara will be held 11:00am Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Danville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Danville VA with Rev. Bill Coffey officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service at the cemetery and other times at the home of Charles and Lawana Thomas.
We would like to thank the 5th floor nursing staff and Dr. Harden for all the care and love she received. We will never forget you.
We would also like to thank the members of Westview Baptist Church for all they did for her. We thank Pastor Coffey and Youth Pastor Andy Martin for all the visits, prayers, and concern for her.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Westview Baptist Church, 3408 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
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Thursday 7/18, 11:30 am
Service
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Thursday 7/18, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
So thankful that I was the one who was able to share the last minutes on earth with Mrs. Barbara, as she went peacefully into her next life. Charles, Lawana, and Sherry you are in my thoughts and prayers on a daily basis, a family I could never forget and have come to love as my own. Such a joy being at the bedside and sharing memories with you guys in her final days. As a nurse, you guys will always hold a special place in my heart.
As we make our journey through this life, death is our final battle. Whenever I am troubled, & lost in deep despair, I bundle all my troubles up & go to God in prayer. I tell him I am heartsick & lost & lonely, too, That my mind is deeply burdened & I dont know what to do But I know he loves me & I humbly ask if in his love hell calm my heart, for me& then I just keep quiet & think, only thoughts of peace & if I abide in stillness my restless murmurings cease. (Ps.3418) (John 316) Due to the ramson sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we know that we have the hope of seeing our loved ones once again. The Bible gives us hope, over & over again. Jesus said I am the resurrection, & the life. He that exercises faith in me, though he dies, will come to life again. (John 1125) Jesus also said I am the vine & my Father is the cultivator. (John 151) The Bibles tells us that there will be no more tears, no pain, or sickness & death will be no more. (Rev. 213,4) What a wonderful time, we can look forward to, seeing our loved ones once again.