In Memory

(June) Carol Taylor (Perkins)

Carol Ann Perkins

January 9, 1939 - June 7, 2012

Carol A. Perkins, Lansing, MI

A devoted mom, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt born January 9, 1939 in Lansing passed away June 7, 2012 at the age of 73. She will be remembered as a fun-loving and feisty woman as well as a fabulous cook. Carol was a church council member for Christ Lutheran Church, a charter member of the "First Tuesday Group" and proud alum of Eastern High School. She retired from Auto Owners Insurance Co. after many years of service. Carol was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; one sister; and son-in-law, David Huson. Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughter, Julie Huson of Grand Ledge; son Paul (Juana) Perkins of Ft. Myers, FL; grandchildren, Aryn (Dan), Russell, Aries, Ethan, Kassidy, Chad, Kris, Kenda (Mark); great grandchildren, Peyton, Lauren, Rachel, Jason, Nicholas, Connor, Alexa, Brooke, Coleman; numerous beloved nieces and nephews; sister, Sharon (Howard) Silcox; and mother-in-law, Mary Perkins. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 122 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, MI with the Rev. Zerit Yohannes officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 11, 2012 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Those desiring may make contributions to Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church or to the Refugee Development Center, 122 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, MI 48912 in memory of Carol. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com.