Mrs. Zora Perkins, age 79, of Kennesaw, GA passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016. Funeral Services will be held 10am Tuesday, September 6th at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Pastor T.P. Johnston officiating. Burial will follow at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park.
Born in Jellico, TN, Mrs. Perkins was raised in Mud Creek, KY where she graduated from Pleasant View High School. She married James and moved to Cobb County 50 years ago. She worked as a Licensed Practicing Nurse for Kennestone Hospital for over 16 years. She was also a longtime member of Roswell Street Baptist Church, and a current member of Calvary Baptist Church in Smyrna. Mrs. Perkins enjoyed serving as a caregiver, and volunteering at the Crisis Pregnancy Center, shut-in ministries and Campers on Mission.
Survivors:
Husband: James E. Perkins, Jr.
2 Children: Steve (Lori) Selvia, Kennesaw, GA
Stacie (Jon) Redwine, Kennesaw, GA
Brother: Jarvis Siler, Dayton, OH
8 Grandchildren: Tyler Selvia, Austin Selvia, Sarah Loudermilk, Rachael Adams, John Redwine, Jacob Redwine, Olivia Redwine and Leah Redwine
5 Great Grandchildren: Afton Adams, Chloe Adams, Hazel Adams, Emma Loudermilk and Lydia Loudermilk
The family will receive friends Monday, September 5th, from 6pm until 8pm at the funeral home. Online guest book @
www.westcobbfuneralhome.com