Helen M. Skeen Perkins, 91, St. Joseph, formerly of El Dorado Springs, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at a local health care center. She was born Jan. 13, 1919, in Savannah, MO, the daughter of Algy and Enga (Atlakson) Skeen.
She married John L. Perkins on Oct. 4, 1947. He preceded her in death.
Helen was a member of the Christian Church in Roscoe. She enjoyed bowling and entertaining at home.
In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents and six brothers and sisters.
Survivors include a sister, Anna Canchola (Gregorio) - St. Joseph; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held at Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory with interment in Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial gifts to St. Mary or St. Patrick Catholic Church parishes.
