Susan Perkins Obituary

The world bids farewell to Susan Perkins of Peru, Indiana, departing on April 19, 2026 at the age of 80. Susan leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though Susan has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Richard "Jay" Sowash II and Martha Sowash (Wiley); and her brother John Richard "Dick" Sowash, III. She is survived by: her husband Terry James "Jim" Perkins of Peru, IN; her sons, Tim Perkins (Vicki) of Columbus, IN and Andy Perkins (Teresa) of Rochester, IN; and her grandchildren, Reagan Perkins (Grace) of Columbus, IN and Rylan Perkins of Columbus, IN..

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that friends consider donating to Gideons International, the Peru Grace Brethren Church, or to the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, designated to the "Perkins Family Fund," supporting local nonprofit organizations Susan cared deeply about.