Ruth Catherine Kanupp Perkins Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Catherine Kanupp Perkins of Newton, North Carolina, who passed away on June 25, 2025 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Catherine Kanupp Perkins to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Ruth Catherine Kanupp leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Amos David Kanupp and Vertis Whitener Kanupp; her husband Paul Lee Perkins; and her brother Ralph Kanupp. She is survived by: her children, David Perkins (Sharon) of Newton and Carolyn Perkins of Newton; her grandsons, Allan Perkins of Newton and Lee Perkins of Indiana; and her stepgranddaughter Leslie Loftin of Claremont.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 28th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the New Jerusalem Lutheran Church (2120 Startown Rd, Newton, NC 28602). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 28th 2025 at 12:30 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.