Maria Brown Perkins Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For Maria Brown Perkins

Maria Brown Perkins, 83, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord June 3, 2021. Maria was the daughter of the late Rev. William Thomas Brown and Eliza Elizabeth Cottemond Brown. She was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Perkins Jr.. Maria was born on November 26, 1937, in Yale, Virginia in Sussex County. She received her formal education from Sussex County Public Schools. Later, she attended Smith- Madden Business College, and went on to earn a Certificate of Food Service Management from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Maria married Raymond Robert Louis Perkins in1962, and from that union were born Gwendolyn Denise and Rayotis. Maria was a member of Grayland Baptist Church, in Richmond Virginia for over 50 years. She retired in 1991 from RIchmond Public Schools after 22 years of service in the Food Service Department. Maria is survived by her husband, Raymond Robert Louis Perkins; daughter, Dr. Gwendolyn Denise Perkins; sons, Bobby Perkins, Sr. (Faye), Dr. Rayotis Perkins; eight grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; two sisters, two brothers; two brothers-in-law, seven sisters-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where viewing will be held Wednesday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Graveside funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Maria B. Perkins to Grayland Baptist Church, 2301 Third Ave. Richmond, Virginia. 23222

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Dr. Gwen Perkins, So very sorry for your loss. prayers for your family.

To the Family of the late Sister Maria Brown Perkins, we The Williams Family would like to express our profound heart felt sympathies & deepest condolences in the passing of your love one. Sister Maria, was a jewel. A women after God's own heart. The members of Grayland Baptist Church loved to see her enter those church doors on Sundays along with hearing her share her awesome testimonies. Sister Maria will be miss greatly, but her Spirit will live on through us all. We're praying God's comfort, healing, love, peace & strength will be upon each of you during this time of your bereavement. Remembering, earth has no sorrow heaven can not heal. God bless you all. Yours in Christ, Deacon Sheila Williams/Family

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and comforts those who are faint in spirit. Sincere condolences to Gwen, Bobby (Faye), and Rayotis. Bob Young

Words cannot express the sorrow I felt when hearing the news. She was an exceptional lady who was an example of a loving mother and wife. So many great memories of her and Mr. Perkins. Our deepest condolences from the James family.

My Prayers are with you Ray and your Family! You are part of a great Generation of believers in Christ! Thank God for your Mother's love for raising You and your Sister in the fear of the Lord! God bless the both of You! Rev. Anthony Watson Sr.

Maria was a very special person whom I loved and adored. She always stayed in touch with us. Keeping us up to date on how her and cousin Ray and children were doing. To know her was to love her. She always kept me encouraged. She will be missed by all. Tina L Smith & Family Roanoke VA

Mrs Maria always told me how much she missed my mom and now I hope she is resting in Jesus arms like my mom. My sincere condolences to her family. What a sweet lady. Carol Allen and family

Maria welcomed me to the family in 1997 and began sharing family history with me. She kept the family reunions going and then wisely passed the organizing torch to the Next Generation. She called family and reminded them whose birthday was next. She was the sweet and effective glue that we needed.