Ramona Sue Perkins' Obituary
Ramona Sue “Susie” Perkins, 88, of Howard, Kansas passed away on Oct. 19, 2024 at
Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan, Kansas. Susie was born December 2, 1935 to Father George
Tucker and Mother Elwinnie (McCray) Tucker.
Susie grew up in Moline, Kansas and graduated from Moline High School in 1953. During
childhood, Susie loved baking with her grandmother, quail hunting with her dad, 4-H, and piano
lessons. Susie graduated from Kansas State College in 1959 with a degree in Home
Economics Education. While at Kansas State she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority,
the Acapella Choir, Organ Guild, Mortar Board and several other campus groups. She began
her teaching career at Eureka High School.
On June 14, 1959, Susie married Bill Perkins. The couple made their home and raised their
family on a cattle ranch west of Howard. This past June Bill and Susie celebrated 65 years of
marriage. Susie was devoted to her family, church and community. She continued to substitute
teach as she raised their family, but was also active in local organizations such as the Elk
County Cattlewomen, Howard Mother’s Club, P.E.O., and a 4-H volunteer. She served for
decades as a pianist and organist at Howard United Methodist Church. After earning her
Masters Degree, she became the Jr-Sr High School Counselor at West Elk, retiring in 1998
In retirement, Susie was an amazing and devoted grandmother to Tim and Hannah. She
continued to enjoy sewing, baking, playing bridge and gardening.
Susie is survived by her husband Bill Perkins of Howard, daughter Kate Perkins and her
husband David Whetstone of Howard and grandchildren Timothy Whetstone and Hannah
Whetstone. She was preceded in death by her parents and son Timothy Perkins.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday October 24, 2024 at the Howard Methodist Church
in Howard, Kansas at 2:00 PM with Visitation with the family beginning at 1:00 PM. Memorial
contributions are suggested to the Elk County Community Foundation for the Tim Perkins
Memorial Scholarship.
Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, PO Box 1233, Howard
KS 67349.
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