Virginia Louise Perkins

Virginia Louise “Mick” Perkins, 89, of Bowling Green, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Oak Pointe Memory Care in Warrenton. A Memorial Service for Virginia will be held Monday, April 20, 2026, at 10am at Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes and Crematory in Bowling Green. Memorial visitation will be from 9:00am until the time of service. Virginia was born on November 19, 1936, in Ashburn, MO to Sanford Nathaniel and Mary Mina (Niffen) McLaughlin. She was united in marriage to Clinton Randal Perkins on July 11, 1970. He survives. Other survivors include her sister Betty (Walt) Haddock of Curryville; brothers-in-law Irvin (Bev) Perkins of Stoutsville, MO and Ellis (Ruby) Perkins of Bowling Green; and sister-in-law Jeanette (Fred) Epperson of Frankford. Other surviving family members are her nieces and nephews whom she dearly loved: Linda Frazee (Kim) of Columbia, MO, Gary Morton of Frankford, Dale (Stacy) McLaughlin of Bowling Green, Clint (Amy) Haddock of Peoria, IL, Kina (Kevin) St. Clair of Frankford, Clinton Lamberson of Hannibal, Chad (April) Epperson of Louisiana, Scott (Mariann) Perkins of Columbia, Sarah Dobb of Nebraska, Jeremy (Roxanne) Perkins of Stoutsville, and Tammy (Kirk) Johnson of Florida. Virginia also has numerous great nieces and nephews whom she loved very much and who loved her. She was preceded in death by her two children: a daughter, Shannon June, and a son, William Allen; her parents, Sanford and Mary; her sister, Martha “Tip” Morton; her brother, William (Bill) McLaughlin; and her nephew, Tim Perkins. Virginia attended Louisiana public school and had a great work ethic in her younger life working in varied jobs at the garment factory, a bakery, & Stark Bros Nursery. Her greatest work passion involved over 15 years as a CNA at Moore-Pike Nursing Home. She was well known for her compassion, patience, and loving care with the residents during this time. She retired to be a full-time homemaker on the farm with her husband and greatly enjoyed her time outdoors, gardening and attending to her flower beds. She enjoyed their horses, special pets, and walking on their farm daily, often 2-3 miles a day. She also loved traveling with Randal often driving to numerous states to see the countryside. She also enjoyed watching Randal during his cutting horse activities. She loved children and enjoyed taking their great nieces & nephew on special trips during the summer. She was like a grandmother to them. Virginia loved Jesus and enjoyed reading her Bible. She was a member of the former Immanuel Baptist Church in Bowling Green and served as a treasurer and enjoyed helping in planning meals/special events. She enjoyed listening to gospel country music and watching Biblical programs at home with her husband. Virginia will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The family would like to express their gratitude to the caregivers at Heartland Hospice and Oak Pointe Memory Care for their loving care during Virginia’s final journey to her eternal home. Memorials maybe made to the donor’s choice.

Virginia Louise Perkins

November 19, 1936 - April 15, 2026