Virginia Ann (Vester) Perkins

Virginia Ann (Vester) Perkins, 91 of West Terre Haute, went to be in Heaven on April 15, 2023.  She was born in Terre Haute on June 27, 1931 to Hubert C. Vester and Mary (Pennell) Vester.

Virginia was a 1949 graduate of Valley High School and worked as a dental assistant and medical assistant for several years.  She was a Welcome Wagon Hostess and office secretary for 1st Assembly of God Church where she was also a member for many years.  She enjoyed sewing and bowling and sang in several Gospel groups for over forty years and played the accordion, omnichord, piano, organ, and keyboard.

She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Eugene Perkins, as well as a brother, James Vester (Barbara).  Also surviving are her grandchildren; Amie Campbell, Elizabeth Sweigart (Chris), and a great grandson, Max Sweigart.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Elaine Campbell, a brother, H. Kenneth Vester, and a sister, Janet Medley.

Funeral services will be held at Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 220 North 3rd St., West Terre Haute, IN on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Randy Smith officiating.  Burial will follow in Bethesda Memorial Park.  Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the funeral home.

Online condolences can be left at:  www.fitzpatrickfunerals.com