PHONE: (972) Clara Mae Perkins January 1, June 29, 2008

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1 PHONE: (972) Clara Mae Perkins January 1, June 29, 2008 Clara Mae Perkins died peacefully at her home in McKinney, Texas early Sunday, June 29, A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of McKinney at 11:30 AM, Wednesday, July 2, 2008 following a private graveside service at Pecan Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at the Turrentine- Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home. Born as Clara Mae James in Pecan Gap, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom W. Perkins, Jr., former Mayor of McKinney and editor and publisher of the McKinney Courier Gazette; daughter, Sally Perkins Jeanes, and two grandchildren, Jason Jeanes and Stephen Marchant. Clara Mae is survived by her two daughters, Mrs. Clara Marie Marchant of Richardson, Texas and Mrs. Patty James Perkins Melander of Bowdoinham, Maine; three sons-in-law, Lt. Col. Joe Marchant, Commander Errol Melander, and John Jeanes; ten grandchildren; fifteen greatgrandchildren and numerous other loving family members and friends. Mrs. Perkins is remembered as an active civic leader and for being a proud active life long democrat. She served as a member of the Texas Democratic Executive Committee and was a member of the Jeanne d Arc Club, the Blue Bonnet Sewing Club, the McKinney and El Dorado Country Clubs, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and was a leader in establishing a modern library in McKinney. With an active thirst for knowledge, she began college at CIA in Denton, Texas and later returned to complete her degree at Texas Women s University graduating in She then taught speech and drama at Caldwell Middle School after the death of her husband. Being an active traveler and being the last surviving mother of all her daughter s Boyd High School friends, she became Mom to all of them and also to many people around the world. Her daughters give special thanks to her devoted caregivers, Mrs. Corie Taylor and Mrs. Marie Brown and to her caring physician, Dr. Billy Boring, Jr., a former Caldwell student. Memorials may be made to the McKinney Public Library or to the First Presbyterian Church, McKinney, Texas. Memorials We were so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. From your anecdotes,

2 it always sounded like she was the epitome of a Southern Belle! She had a very long and blessed life! I'm sure that she will be missed dearly by you and your family! She was very fortunate to have had wonderful children, grandchildren, and so many great grandchildren! Our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies for you loss. Love, Louise and Ed LOUISE ALICE MARIE DESCHAMPS, AUGUST 7, 2008 I recall her pleasant visits to Orlando and looked forward to her cheerful personality. She was very elegant and dressed beautifully. LOU AND DON WESTBROCK WESTBROCK, JULY 18, 2008 To Patty and Clara Marie, I learned of your mother's passing too late to attend the services, which was very distressing to me, as I would like to have been there to share in your grief of loss. Your mother was such a part of my McKinney memories from early childhood visits to your house on Tucker Street when you father was alive; and what pleasant memories they are! Please know that I loved and respected your mother for all her character and humor. She was the epitome of a Southern Lady, the like of which is not seen anymore! My late mother enjoyed her friendship for so many decades. I like to imagine that their friendship continues in heaven. Much love, Katie Winniford KATIE WINNIFORD, JULY 16, 2008 Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Clara Mae was such a special person and I know you have memories of her to last a lifetime. I am grateful to have known her too. Your family was part of our wonderful neighborhood of friends to grow up with. She inspired us all with her sense of humor and class. She will be missed. Love to all, Rik and Marilee Kent MARILEE AND RIK KENT, JULY 9, 2008 DEAR CLARA MARIE AND PATTY, I WAS SO SORRY TO SEE YOUR MOTHERS OBITUARY IN THE PAPER. I TALKED TO SALLY THAT MORNING AND ASK HER TO TELL YOU BOTH THAT I WAS THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES. I ONLY MET CLARA MAE ONCE BUT I HAD HEARD SO MUCH ABOUT HER THAT I FELT I KNEW HER. I KNOW SHE WILL BE MISSED IN MC KINNEY. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. CAROLYN

3 MCGUIRE CAROLYN MCGUIRE, JULY 6, 2008 I'm sure the loss of your mother Patty is very hard for you and your whole family. I had the pleasure of meeting her two times when she was at your home in Bowdoinham Maine and while there she visited my daughter Earline Jones and Family. Earline thought the world of you and your family, and as you know she was one of your best friends. Take care and good luck Earline and Ralph Judd Jr. Lisbon Falls Main RALPH AND EARLINE L JUDD JR., JULY 5, 2008 i just returned from visiting ann donohue wallace in santa fe. we reminisced about lindenwood - ann mc,bonnie, emmy lou, and you!fun times long ago. sorry about your mom. myra MYRA COCKING LANCASTER, JULY 3, 2008 Dear Clara Marie, Patty and families, My sympathy to you all on Clara Mae s passing what a grand lady! She was a lifelong family friend, junior high teacher, and someone I sought out on return visits to McKinney. My fondest memory of Clara Mae was when my sister Juby and I stayed at her house for one glorious week in the late 60 s while our parents were out of town. We had so much fun hearing her stories and learning how to make an ice cream smooth. Her zest for life was amazing, and it was a privilege to have known her. SARAH WINNIFORD ABRAHAM, JULY 3, 2008 Memorable, funny, wonderful to visit with, a great historian, an independent woman (since I had known her), and a voice one could not forget. As a former Library Director of McKinney Memorial Public Library, we had a lasting friendship. For that I am grateful. PATRICIA DOYLE, JULY 3, 2008 I became acquainted with Clara Mae about 10 years ago when she traveled on several trips which I was escorting. We all loved her. One of my favorite memories was when I took she and several other ladies to see Riverdance in London. Then there was the night she danced with the cruise director on our

4 Alaska Cruise. She was a grand lady and made everyone around her feel good. She always had a smile. I know you will miss this special person Paula Ator PAULA D ATOR, JULY 3, 2008 Clara Marie and Patty: I am using this venue as I know neither of your addresses or phone numbers. I read in the "Dallas New" about your dear mother and was somehow shocked - I thought she would go on forever! She was an inspiration to so many. I sat here yesterday afternoon telling my husband, Norman, stories of our childhoods and remembering so many good times that we had in your home. You were indeed blessed to have her these many years. I was blessed to have known her. MARY GRIFFIN DAVIS, JULY 2, 2008 I will be forever thankful to Mrs. Clara Mae for showing me the wonderful world of theater. She was a wonderful teacher. I can still hear her telling a shy 8th grader to open up and act from the heart. I loved her beauty and grace. She made everyone feel like they were special! CHERYL ANN MOSBY(BAKER), JULY 2, 2008 I knew Clara Mae when I was in high school in McKinney in the late 40's. After I returned to McKinney to live in the 90's, I had the privilege of seeing her again several times over the years. She became my idol. She was always beautiful, beautifully dressed, with faultless make up, and had a big smile and always remembered who I was and we always had a good conversation. She will be greatly missed. SUE S. WILLIAMS, JULY 2, 2008 Dear Melanders and All, Your mother, grandmother was a very special lady who touched many lives here in Maine also. I will remember her having conversations with me about the many books she had read. Remembering details that I had forgotten about the books.she was in her nineties at the time! She also had a strong faith in God. May your fond memories sustain you at this sad time. MEL BANTON, JULY 2, 2008

5 To Patty: I was very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She sounds like a great and dignified lady. Please give my condolences to your family. Thinking of you now...retta RETTA CHOATE, JULY 2, 2008 Hugh and I want to extend our sympathies. Clara Mae was always a joy to be around. She made everyone feel special and she seemed to enjoy life to the upmost. Sincerely, CAROLYN MCCARLEY, JULY 2, 2008 Clare Marie, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. My prayers and thoughts are with your family today. God bless you. BARBARA FURR MOORE, JULY 2, 2008 To Our Dear Melander Family, We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Clara Mae. She was a warm, wonderful, loving lady that will always be remembered by us. It was such a pleasure knowing her. She will be remembered for her smile and laughter along with her beauty. Our sincere thoughts and blessings are being sent your way, and to all of her family members. Sincerely, Gary & De Dee Furbish 11 Perkins Street Topsham, Maine GARY & DE DEE FURBISH, JULY 2, 2008 It was my good fortune that I knew Clara Mae and shared many good times with her at our beloved Jeanne D'Arc Club. She was so vibrant and a joy to be with. My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. SHERRY TUCKER DAVID, JULY 1, 2008 She was a wonderful teacher both inside and outside the the classroom DANIEL G WYLIE, JULY 1, 2008 May your memories bring you comfort of the loss of your mother. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Love, Ann Spain ANN SPAIN, JULY 1, 2008 Dear Clara Marie and Patty and families, Your mother was so many things to me...my friend, my Mom's dear friend, my Bible school teacher,our Horizon Club sponsor,my mentor and friend at church and my "buddy" because of our

6 long friendship. She always smiled and saw the bright side of everyone and everything. I love her so much and I will miss her glowing presence. God bless all of you as you grieve. She is smiling at us from Heaven. Love, Mary Virginia MARY VIRGINIA DICKERSON, JULY 1, 2008 clara mae she was wonderful person to me and my brother when blaine and thomas was little she went to see blaine and thomas at our house to see us. and my mother was little about nineth grade she though our mother to be nice that was really special to blaine and thomas BLAINE ANDREW HARDIN, JULY 1, 2008 Sending heartfelt sympathy and many blessings. KIMBERLY (FURBISH) CURLESS, JULY 1, 2008 I wish for Clara's family - God's blessings. A DAR sister. WILMA HUBER, JULY 1, 2008 The Jeanes and Perkins family adopted our family into theirs. For that, I am very thankful. Clara Mae will be missed. She was a wonderful lady. Elizabeth ELIZABETH BUFFINGTON DOMNITZ, JULY 1, 2008 I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS TO YOU MY MOST HEARTFELT SYMPATHY. CLARA MAE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL AND AMAZING LADY. MY MOTHER (BESTY CULP) AND GRANDMOTHER (LUBELLE BYRD) JUST LOVED HER SO MUCH AND ENJOYED SPENDING TIME WITH HER. SHE WAS SUCH A GOOD FRIEND TO GRANDMOTHER LUBELLE. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU AND YOURS ARE VERY MUCH IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. SINCERELY, CATHERINE CULP RESNICK SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS CATHERINE CULP RESNICK, JULY 1, 2008 We miss you Grandma Mae and love you so much. Heather has a loving and wonderful guardian angel to protect and guide her. May you dance with the angels until we meet again. ROSEMARY, ROBERT AND HEATHER LOVE, JULY 1, 2008

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