Age 76:
PERKINS, Janet L.
Lawton
Janet passed away Wednesday morning, June 3, 2015 at her home. She was born March 16, 1939 in Kalamazoo the daughter of the late Richard R. "Tiny" and E. Louise (Lowry) Irons. Janet was employed at the Van Buren County Treasurers Office for 24 years until her retirement in 2005. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, enjoyed sewing, camping, traveling, volunteer work within the community and cooking the world's greatest tasting apple slices. Surviving are four children, Lu Anne Bowers of Kalamazoo, David A. "Tony" (Debbie) Perkins, Daniel (Erin) Perkins and Cori Perkins all of Lawton; six grandchildren, Allison (Jarred) Stuckey of Fort Wayne, IN, Jeremy Bowers of Paw Paw, J. Anthony Perkins, USAF, Great Falls, MT, Katherine Perkins, Emily Perkins and Benjamin Perkins all of Lawton three Great grandchildren; sister: Carolyn (Barry) Packard of Portage; brother: Rick (Linda) Irons of Stevensville; best friend for 71 years Geraldine Greve of Lawton; many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Friday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Paw Paw with Rev. Fr. Joseph Xavier celebrant. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Lawton. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Michigan. Share a memory or sign the guest book at www.adamspawpaw.com