Lucille C. (Wagner) Perkins, 95, of Kentland, passed away on June 8 at Franciscan Health Hospital of Lafayette.  She was born on July 12, 1925 in Rensselaer to the late John and Nealla (Mathew) Wagner. Lucy was a 1943 graduate of Wolcott High School.

She was married to Elman “Pedro” Perkins on June 1, 1951, at Sacred Heart Catholic church of Remington. Pedro preceded her in death on April 25, 1990.

Lucy moved to Kentland in 1947 where she went to work for Sears Roebuck. She later worked for Edward J. Funk and Sons’ company for many years, retiring in 1991.

Lucy was active in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kentland as a member of the Rosary and Altar Society and assisting at the former St. Joseph elementary school. She enjoyed bowling, reading, sewing, crossword puzzles and watching college basketball.

Preceding her in death along with her husband and parents are three brothers (Edward Wagner of Lafayette, Donald Wagner of Lafayette and Russell Wagner of Rensselaer) and three sisters (Helen Perry of Kentland, Evelyn Harris of Remington and Margaret Limp of Redondo Beach, CA).  Additionally, she is survived by 21 nieces and nephews and 25 great nieces and great nephews.

Friends may call from 10 AM (CST) until the time of Funeral Mass 11 AM (CST) Saturday, June 26, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kentland with Fr. Robert Bernotas officiating. Burial to follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lucy’s name to St. Joseph Catholic Church.