J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Perkinson, Stella E.

Friday, March 25, 2005

Stella Dent Edwards Perkinson, 82, of Matoaca passed away Friday, March 25, 2005. She was born the daughter of the late Wesley B. and Elizabeth Dent Edwards. Mrs. Perkinson was a Charter Member of Matoaca Christian Fellowship, a long time member of Matoaca Baptist Church, as well as a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy, Eastern Star, Matoaca Women�s Club, Oak Hill Garden Club, and the Ladies Association, Blandford Church. She is survived by her husband of 61 years William Baxter Perkinson, Sr.; four sons, Dr. Ivan W. Perkinson and wife Peggy of Matoaca, Dr. W. Baxter Perkinson, Jr. and wife Elaine of Richmond, Dr. J. David Perkinson and Ella of Atlantis, FL, and Mark T. Perkinson and wife Julia of Midlothian; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister June Joles and husband Bob; two sisters-in-law, Alease Maitland and Sadie Wright; one brother-in-law, Charles Perkinson and wife Esther; and many nieces and nephews. Her husband Baxter will receive friends at their home, Ivanwood, 9441 River Road, Matoaca, Monday. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, March 29, at Wood�s United Methodist Church where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .

Dear Baxter and family,

Please accept my belated, yet no less sincere condolences upon the passing of Miss Stella.

I had the distinct honor and privilege of meeting her and making her acquaintance on several occasions that I will long remember and cherish.

Such Ladies, Mothers, Friends and Companions never truly die while their memory and blood live on in their descendents and are fondly remembered by their admiring and grateful friends.

I know that this is of little consolation, but as I reflect upon those who have gone on to prepare a place for us in the presence of Our Lord, my only refuge in such times of grief and sorrow is that our loss is Heaven's gain, and indeed long for that glorious Reunion.

Yours most sorrowfully,

William Rickman (Rick)& Anna Forlines
Norfolk County Grays Camp 1549
1st Brigade
Virginia Division
Sons of Confederate Veterans
and
North Carolina Society,
Order of the Confederate Rose

Posted by: William R. Forlines at April 3, 2005 10:59 AM

Brother Baxter,
Sheri & I were so saddened to hear of Stella's passing. She was a delightful lady and our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Please let us know if you need anything.

Posted by: Robert & Sheri Millikin at April 1, 2005 05:56 AM

Dear Baxter.....my heart goes out to you and your family on the loss of your beloved Stella.
I have many memories of you bringing Stella to activities at the American Legion. Bless you. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies.
Betty Michalek

Posted by: Betty Michalek at March 31, 2005 07:21 AM

I extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Stella Perkinson. Having grown up and gone to school with Baxter, Ivan, and Peggy, I know what an influence this mother was on her family. I wish comfort and peace to all of you, knowing that she is in comfort and peace also.
Shirley T. Wells

Posted by: Shirley Timberlake Wells at March 30, 2005 11:26 AM

We would like to express our deepest sympathy to your entire family. As our lives move into different circles they somehow come back around to the things we learned as children. We also are caring for a very ill family member and you have been such an inspiration to us to keep our spirits up and remember our heavenly Father is incharge.
As a child growing up in Powhatan I remember your families love and friendship in our church, May Memorial, and with my Dad(Mickey Morris) and my uncle and aunt (Lawarence and Jessie Stevenson). We all attended May Memorial church and I was in the Christmas pagent with David. Our family rented your cottage in Colonial Beach for vacations and what great memories I have of those times and the how willing you were to share everything we needed to have a wonderful time.
Now as our lives have moved on Baxter is our customer at Southeastern Marine, and my son, Mickey, is your grandaughters paient.
Thank you again for the help you have given others in sharing your story in the newpaper in the past and for the generosity you have always shared with others.
May God bless you and your family in this times of sorrow.
Buzz and Fran Brown

Posted by: Buzz and Fran Brown at March 29, 2005 12:12 PM

Dear Baxter, your sons, their wives and families -
I have fond memories of you and Stella and your sons from the Powhatan and May Memorial days. We were fortunate to call you our friends and were blessed by the examples you set. I've loved reading about your family through the years and I admire the love you and your Stella have shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family and I pray for God's peace and love to enfold you all in the days ahead. Love, Clara (Lawson)Emerson

Posted by: Clara at March 29, 2005 09:49 AM

Baxter,
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family in the loss of your mother. I know just how difficult this is for you, as I lost my mother last week. Your mother and you will be in my prayers and thoughts.
Tony Sakowski

Posted by: Dr. Tony Sakowski at March 28, 2005 11:14 PM

Dear Mr Perkinson,
I know you have lost a true soul mate.
She was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. Your caring and faithfulness is unsurpassed.
The lord in heaven will take care of her now.
best reguards.
Mark Zaruba & family

Posted by: mark zaruba at March 28, 2005 10:00 PM

Dear Baxter,

We were saddened to read of Stella's passing. She was a sweet and wonderful lady and we were always so glad to see her and you at various gatherings we attended.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Sincerely,

Vermadel and Wallace Redford

Posted by: Wallace and Vermadel Redford at March 28, 2005 08:59 PM

Baxter,

My wife Brenda, our daughter Jessica and I were all so sorry to hear of Stella's passing. We will always remember the grace, hospitality and love she gave us when we visited your home many years ago.

We will keep you and your family in our prayers and hope God will comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Steve Powell

Posted by: Steve Powell at March 28, 2005 04:57 PM

BAXTER,WE ARE SORRY TO HERE OF THE LOST OF STELLA
WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE LOVE AND CARE YOU GAVE TO HER
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU

Posted by: GENE & ANNETTE JACKSON at March 28, 2005 04:30 PM

Dear Baxter and family,
My deepest sympanthy for your loss of a devoted
wife, mother and grandmother. I know she will be
missed by all that knew her and those that knew of her.

Bryant Moore

Posted by: Bryant Moore at March 28, 2005 12:27 PM

Baxter, we are sorry to hear of the death of Stella. We are thinking of you at this time. You were certainly faithful to the end.
George and Audrey Partin

Posted by: E. Dick at March 28, 2005 12:03 PM

Dear Catherine,
We saw your grandmother's obituary today. I was very saddened as I have thought many times of your grandparents since the beautiful article on their relationship in the RTD several years ago. It touched me so much and though I have not had the privilege of knowing either of them, the article inspired me with my own relationship with my husband. I saved it and read it often. It is people like Stella who will continue to live in many people's hearts, even those who didn't know her.

Posted by: KellyWalker &Gray,Drew,Alex, &Mia at March 28, 2005 08:54 AM

DEAR MR. PERKINSON AND FAMILY,

ON BEHALF OF THE STONEWALL BRIGADE CAMP #1296, I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO YOU AND YOURS DURING THIS TIME OF NEED. MAY THE LORD BLESS AND KEEP YOU AND MAY HIS LOVE SHINE WITHIN YOU ON THE LOSS OF MRS. PERKINSON.

SINCERELY,
MICAHEL W. PURSLEY
COMMANDER

Posted by: MICHAEL W. PURSLEY at March 27, 2005 08:47 PM

Dear Baxter,
We were saddened to read of the passing of dear Stella.
You have been such a dutiful and loving husband. No one ever loved their mate anymore than you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Call on us if we can be of any help.
Love,
Kelly and Edith Miller

Posted by: Kelly & Edith Miller at March 27, 2005 06:53 PM

Baxter and Family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of loss. It was always obvious to everyone when your family was seen out and about that no lady could have ever been loved, cherished and respected more than Stella. May our gracious God above hold you all close during your time of grief.

Posted by: L. Tracy Clary, The Old Brunswick Camp # 512 - SCV at March 27, 2005 06:51 PM

To Baxter and family. Our hearts go out to you on the loss of your beloved Stella. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences.
Bill & Diane Flanagan

Posted by: Bill & Diane Flanagan at March 27, 2005 01:39 PM

Dear Baxter,

Our deepest sympathy go out to you and your family in the lost of Stella. May God be with you.

God Bless,

Johnny and Becky Anderson

Posted by: Johnny & Becky Anderson at March 27, 2005 01:11 PM

Dear Perkinson Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of Mz Stella. She and her husband have long served our Lord, your family and our Southern community. May she remain an inspiration to all of us as she now serves our Lord in Heaven.

Jim Pierce,
NC SCV Historian/Genealogist
past commander, Col Sam Tate camp 836 SCV
Morganton NC

Posted by: Jim Pierce at March 27, 2005 11:02 AM

Dear Baxter and Family,
On behalf of our Camp we would like to express our deepest sympathies. May God be with you at your time of need.

Jimmie Cox
Cmdr. #749

Posted by: Armistead-Hill-Goode #749 at March 27, 2005 10:30 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with Baxter and the family, during this most difficult time. Stella and Baxter were a big part of May Memorial Baptist Church when the children were babies, and we have followed their lives since that time. God Bless you all.

Posted by: Nancy Worsham Stoll at March 27, 2005 09:42 AM

Dear Baxter and family members,

I was sorry to hear of your loss of Stella yesterday. I have always admired the love and dedication that you have shown her every time I have seen you with her. Today is Easter and just as surely as Christ arouse and is in Heaven, Stella is there with Him as a longtime follower of Christ. May the Lord comfort you all in your time of grief. Stella has gone to a place where there is no more pain or tears.

Brandon Dorsey
Commander
Virginia Division SCV

Posted by: Brandon Dorsey at March 27, 2005 09:35 AM