Nellie Bradshaw Perkins

Nellie Bradshaw Perkins, 85, of Memphis, Tennessee, died Monday, June 28, 2010 at her home. She had lived in Memphis for 15 years, moving there from Cherokee Village, Arkansas and was of the Disciples of Christ belief. She was a wonderful and caring mother and wife. Nell was preceded in death by her father, Granville Bradshaw; mother, Ora Moss; sister, Ann Staley; and brother, William Bradshaw.

Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Ed Perkins, of the home; sons, Richard Perkins and wife Vicki, Memphis, Tennessee; Michael Perkins, and wife Linda, Sarasota, Florida; daughter, Carol Ann Washington, Marion, North Carolina; brothers, Oscar Bradshaw, West Helena, Arkansas; Charles Bradshaw, Silsbee, Texas; Walter Bradshaw, Ecru, Mississippi; James Bradshaw, Barton, Arkansas; sisters, Nada Jean Chance, Nederland, Texas; Joan Killian, Memphis; grandchildren, Holly, Steve, James, Ronald, Ashley, and Kathryn; and four great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday, July 1, 2010, at Pine Hill Cemetery with Charles Cooper and Jerry Shelton officiating and Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be from 9:30 – 10:30 A.M., Thursday morning at Emerson Funeral Home.