ELKHART – Gertrude “Trude” Willa Perkins was born Oct. 29, 1923 to Bill and Ona Pearl Swagerty.
She married Louis “Perk” Perkins in 1945. He preceded her in death.
She worked for many years at Pioneer Men’s Store and volunteered at The First Church of God.
She lived a full and active life, especially enjoying time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her faith in Christ, love of reading, service to others, and devotion to family defined her.
Survivors include her children: Eric Perkins and wife, Lisa, Lander, Wy., Stephanie Murray and husband, Craig, Elkhart, and Tim Perkins and wife, Tonnah, Elkhart; and seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
• Funeral services took place Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 at The First Church of God in Elkhart.
Burial took place at the Elkhart Cemetery in Elkhart.
Memorials are suggested to The First Church of God or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950.
Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.
