Obituary of Bonnie F. Perkins

Bonnie F. Perkins, 83, of Elysian Avenue, Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 3, 1938 in Littleton, West Virginia, daughter of the late Ethel and John Lough. Bonnie worked at Ms. Blues restaurant and Westinghouse before meeting her husband, Denzil Perkins. She then dedicated her life to being a fulltime homemaker. Her husband and children were her priority. Bonnie was an avid WVU fan. Her support for the Basketball and Football programs was unwavering. She was a proud Mountaineer who loved her state and would illuminate at the playing of Country Roads. She is survived by three daughters, Dawna Perkins-Hicks and son in law Ron Hicks whom she fondly thought of as her son, Sharon Perkins Latner and son in law Greg Latner of Palm Bay, Florida, and Tammy Cyphert and husband Brian of Florida and six grandchildren, Emma Kay Hicks, Scott Caniford, Anna, Grace, Faith and Mireya Cyphert. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Denzil L. Perkins who passed on May 21, 1997, along with three siblings. A private viewing and graveside service was held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. The family would like to extend their deepest and sincere gratitude to WV Caring Advanced Illness Care/ Hospice for their impeccable and compassionate care they provided for Bonnie during her final days. Nurse Ashley, we will be forever grateful. It was Bonnie’s wish that any memorial tributes be made in the form of contributions to WV Caring/Hospice: P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, WV 26520. Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com