Mrs. Ruby Dell Perkins

Ruby Dell Perkins (affectionately known as "Dell"), was born March 4, 1932, to Robert and Earl Lee Johnson in Rankin County, MS. Dell was the third child of nine children born to Robert and Earl Lee. Dell's education began in a one room school at Jerusalem Church. She continued to pursue her education at Piney Woods School, Piney Woods, MS. Dell gave her life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at Jerusalem M.B. Church. Dell met and married her sweetheart, Clifton Perkins. The couple made their home in Milwaukee, WI, where they became devoted parents to four children. While living in Milwaukee, she and her family were united and served faithfully at Salem Lutheran Church. Dell was employed by J.C. Penney as a clerk until she and Clifton relocated to Memphis, TN because of Clifton's job's transfer. In Memphis, Dell was employed by Sears in sales and remained there until retirement. Upon both their retirements, the couple moved (back) home to Braxton, Mississippi and were united with Jerusalem M.B. Church, where they faithfully served. Rarely did Dell miss Worship service, Sunday school, Bible study or other church activities. Even after her health began to fail, she continued to participate in Bible study via Zoom. As long as she was able, nothing kept her from hearing the Word of God. One of Dell's favorite hobbies was sewing and designing clothes. In fact, her designs rivaled clothes in high-end stores. She also enjoyed collecting recipes and baking desserts. Her famous lemon meringue pie was a must at family gatherings. Dell's gentle and patient temperament probably was best exemplified in the hours she spent relaxing around a pond trying to catch enough fish for a family fish fry. Clifton, her loving husband, preceded her in death in 2005. Dell was also preceded in death by her parents, Robert Johnson and Earl Lee Johnson Myers; her brothers: Robert Johnson, Ray Johnson and Curtis Johnson; and her sisters: Lillie Rose Johnson Hines and Barbara Johnson Karasiewicz. Precious memories of Dell will be cherished by her loving children: Stanley Johnson, Braxton, MS; Ella Perkins, Memphis, TN; Sandra Perkins Wooten, Oviedo, FL; Pamela Perkins (James) Evans, Braxton, MS; and beloved daughter, Valerie Bibbs, Chicago, IL. Four grandchildren: Whitney Wooten, Dallas, TX; Kimberly Wooten, Buffalo, NY; Robert Johnson, Milwaukee, Wi; and Christopher (Christy) Johnson, Franklin, Wi; as well as three great-grandchildren. Three sisters: Lillie Ruth Johnson Lucas, Janet Johnson Smith, and Mae Johnson (Gregory) Lampley; and one brother, Lawrence (Mae Katherine) Wilson. All of Braxton, MS. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends will also cherish Dell's memories.

Mrs. Ruby Dell Perkins

March 4, 1932 - October 5, 2024