Annie Louise Perkins, 91, of Demoiselle St, Groveland, FL departed from this life on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at her residence. She was born August 18, 1932, in Martinsville, VA to the late Isaac Perkins and Ada Bullard-Perkins.

In addition to her parents, Annie Louise was preceded in death by one sister, Edith Hall and five brothers, Robert Perkins, Isaac Perkins, Jr. Charles Perkins, Howard Perkins and Clarence Perkins.

Annie was a faithful member of Greater Refuge Temple, Harlem, NY for over thirty years. She was a retired school Teacher for the P.S. 30-31 School system with thirty-eight years of service. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Hunters College, New York, NY.

Those left to cherish her memory includes two daughters, Geneva Taylor of Tampa, FL and Marta Mendez of Charlotte, NC; two sons, Jose Perkins (Yvette) of New York, NY and Ralph Perkins (fiancé, Sandra) of Groveland, FL; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Perkins (Amy) of Charlotte, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, and relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 12 noon at Mt. Sinai Apostle Church, 7 Peters St., Martinsville, VA with Bishop J.C. Richardson, Jr., Eulogist. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The family will be receiving friends during this time.

Courteous, efficient, and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.