Rose PERKINS

ROSA MARIE PERKINS, age 69, of Trotwood Ohio passed away Monday, January 25, 2016, at Friendship Village Nursing Home. Rosa was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Isom and Marie Perkins, Sr. on July 26, 1946.

She was a retired employee of the Dayton Veterans Affairs (VA) after many years of service. A consummate mother and homemaker, Rosa enjoyed cooking, watching sporting events, especially basketball and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Isom and Marie Perkins, Sr.; sisters Theresa Watson and Minnie Lee Buford; brother, Phillip Perkins.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her sons, James E. Perkins (Mo'nic), David J. Perkins both of Dayton, OH; three brothers, Josephus (Nelcedealia) Perkins, Isom Perkins, Jr. (Victoria), Jerry Perkins; two sisters, Margaret Edwards and Willa Mary Cunningham; five grandchildren; Tenesha, Shonda, Rhonda, Jabrenna and Kendall; one great grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation (10a) and Funeral (11a) - Friday, January 29, 2016 at Young Lusain Funeral Home, 2060 Germantown St., Dayton, OH 45417

Professional services entrusted to Young Lusain Funeral Home, formerly Bowman Funeral Chapel.