Paula Perkins

Paula Perkins, age 54, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 in Hendrick Hospital's hospice care at the side of her son, his loving companion, and their vigilant friend. Memorial services will be held at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, on Monday, Sept. 5, at 2:00 pm. Best known as Hawley Middle School's art teacher, Paula Perkins was born to Robert and Gayzelle Perkins on April, 6 1957. She graduated from McMurry University in 1992 with a bachelor of science in Multidisciplinary Studies. She remains an inspiration to hardworking single mothers and all those who struggle against cancer, and she is a muse for all those who have shared her love of art. Survivors include her son, Justin; sister, Jane; brother, Randy; sister-in-law, Bitty; 2 nieces, Shelly and Kelly, and their loving husbands; great-nephew, Kinsler; a number of cousins, an even greater number of wonderful friends, and her students. She brought beauty, color, and compassion to the world, and she will be missed.