Carolyn Sue Perkins

Carolyn Sue Perkins went home to be with Jesus on September 27, 2026. She was born November 7, 1934, in Carrollton, Kentucky, to Leonard and Goldie Ravenscraft Ramey. She was a member of Carrollton Christian Church and was baptized at the age of 13. She graduated from Carrollton High School in 1952. She married Augustus “Gus” Perkins in 1953. She held numerous jobs over the years. She was an operator for the telephone company in the 1950’s, was a secretary for H. K. Northcutt, attorney-at-law, and retired from General Butler State Park after 27 years in the business office. After retirement she worked for a while at Family Dollar and finished her work life as a deputy jailer at the Carroll County Detention Center. She was a faithful member of Order of Eastern Star Carroll Chapter 442 for over 70 years and served as past matron. She was past Grand Secretary, past Grand Organist, and Grand Secretary Emeritus for the Grand Chapter of Kentucky. She was also an Honorable Kentucky Colonel and a member of Red Hat Society and Cover Girl Quilters. She loved to quilt, play piano, read, and watch UK basketball games. Later in life she reconnected with her high school classmate, Buck Johnson, and they spent 13 happy years together. She is survived by her children, Vicki (Dennis) Marsh of Louisville, Karen Brooks of Lexington, and Todd Perkins of Carrollton. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Alyse Marsh, Allison Hunton, Tara Warnott, Jill Butcher, and Justin Perkins, as well as 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gus, son Reuben Clayton Perkins, sister Phyllis Sharp, brother David Ramey and faithful companion Buck Johnson. In lieu of flowers she has requested contributions to Rob Morris Home in LaGrange, Kentucky, or Carrollton Christian Church.