Dorothy Jane Perkins, 58, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away April 25, 2012 at St. Mary39s Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas. She was born on November 16, 1953 in Stuttgart, Germany to the late Cleo and Dorothy Maude Weldon Southern. A memorial service will be held at Melancon39s Funeral Home in Nederland on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Gregory Southern. She is survived by 2 sons, Virgil Perkins of Nederland and Jonathan Perkins of Port Neches daughter, Dannielle Self of Port Arthur 2 brothers, Kevin Southern of New York and Raymond Southern of Arizona and 4 grandchildren.Details and guest registry available at Melancons.org.
Condolences
Maeve East
May 5, 2012
Dear Jane,I am going to miss such a wonderful soul Every time we spoke you only had sweet and funny things to say, never having a sour word I dont know how you did that, but your attitude lives on in your children, for they are all so sweet, as are your grandkids love to you and knowing you are not in pain anymore, I am happy you are at peace with the Lord
Emmet Mouton
May 1, 2012
just want to send my prayers to the family.
Amy Southern
April 30, 2012
Aunt Jane....I have so many great memories of you from my childhood. Your smile and your genuine laughter and kindness will be remembered forever. You will be greatly missed. Give grandma a huge hug from me up in Heaven. My love and prayers are with you all Virgil, Jonathan, and Danielle. Amy
Elizabeth Quotsouthernquot Greenup
April 26, 2012
I will miss you a lot and I loved getting to know you and learning more about the family. I send my love to all of the family and my prayers are with all of you while you go through this. Im always here if you guys need to talk. Love alwaysElizabeth
Gloria Ramour
April 26, 2012
May God hold you tight the next several days and months. This will be one of the hardest things for you to go through. I am so sorry for your loss. Memories will now overwhelm you and I am so thankful for them. Stay close to your family that is left with you.