Delores Jean Perkins

Delores Jean Perkins of Emporia died Friday, November 28, 2025 at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor. She was 95.

Delores was born December 12, 1929 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Erma “Peggy” (Workman) Green. She married Robert “Bob” Perkins September 5, 1948 in McPherson, Kansas.

Over her 95 years Delores loved being a mother and grandmother. She was a good wife, homemaker, and friend to many. Always making time to listen. Delores was a strong Christian woman and eagerly shared her faith at every opportunity. She was very active in the First Baptist Church of McPherson while her kids were growing up. She served on many boards and was one of the sponsors of the Son Shine traveling musical group. After the passing of her husband, she moved to Emporia, Kansas to be closer to family. She assisted at the Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church in Emporia. One of her greatest joys was following her grandkids no matter what event they were involved in. She enjoyed being part of all the activities and was a very proud Grandmother. Later in life she took to playing bridge at the Presbyterian Manor of Emporia. She made many friends while at the Manor and enjoyed all the activities they did together.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home with burial at the McPherson Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas at 3:00 P.M. that afternoon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund of the Emporia Presbyterian Manor or Hand-In-Hand Hospice of Emporia and sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box #175, Emporia, Kansas 66801.

Delores is survived by her daughter, Robin Elaine Boswell (Rick) Topeka, Kansas; her son Kevin Timothy Perkins (D’Anna) of Chino Hills, California; and daughter Leslee Gay Euler (Pete) of Emporia, Kansas, eight grandchildren, Christopher Boswell (Christi) of Holton, Kansas; Calli Turner (Art) of Topeka, Kansas; Katee Nelson (Brian) of Manhattan, Kansas; Kara Courtney (Andrew) of Shawnee, Kansas; Taylor Euler of Emporia, Kansas; Evan Perkins (Marissa) of Upland, California; Morgan Dodge (Corey) of Chino Hills, California;

Madison McDaniel (Matt) of Ontario, California, Eleven Great-grandchildren, Courtney, Brady, and Jace Boswell, Camryn and Jaylen Turner, Kynslee and Keaton Nelson, Nole and Ellis Courtney, Owen and Ava Perkins, and baby girl Dodge to arrive in 2026

WE LOVE HER AND WILL MISS HER ALWAYS