Grace Perkins

In the quiet hours of September 27, 2025, at 1:30 P.M., the world bid a gentle farewell to Grace Lillian Copper Perkins at her home in Unionville, Maryland. At the age of 91, Grace was embraced by celestial grace, transitioning peacefully into eternal rest. Born on May 8, 1934 in Easton, Maryland, Grace was the daughter of the late Catherine Greene and the late Mark L. Copper. Growing up in Talbot County, Grace received her education from the Robert Russa Moton High School. She graduated in 1952. After graduating from high school, Grace attended nursing school, becoming an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse ). Grace was united in holy matrimony to Russell Perkins in June 1974. Grace, a woman of many interests, started her nursing career at Henryton State Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland for 27 years on the Wicomico Units at the hospital. After her employment at Henryton State Hospital, Grace joined the Staff at the Eastern Shore Hospital Center, retiring at 30 years of service. During Grace’s time at the Eastern Shore Hospital, she worked with psychogeriatric patients. Her skill with psychiatric patients promoted therapeutic intervention, which helped many patients return to the community. Her rapport with her co-workers was excellent as stated by her supervisor! Grace enjoyed the love of her two sons; Charles and Angelo. Grace enjoyed listening to gospel music. Grace loved playing Bingo and Pokeno, with her “Golden Girls”, and was famous for her lemon meringue pie. Grace enjoyed reading books and was well-read. My Lottery Dream Home on the HGTV Channel, Love & Hip-Hop and the history shows on the OWN Network, where Grace’s favorite TV shows to watch. Traveling to different places throughout the country with the senior citizens was also a favorite pastime of Grace’s and she was a lifetime member of the Blake-Blackston American Legion Auxiliary Post #77 and “The Sharing Hearts Club”. Grace loved the Lord and was a faithful and active member of St. Matthews United Methodist Church in Longwoods, Maryland. At St. Matthews Church, Grace served as Communion Steward and served on the Nominating Committee and the Stewardship Committee. Grace was preceded in death by her loving husband, Russell Perkins, a stepson, Romie Brice, two aunts; Betty Greene Brown (Paul Brown) and Dorothy Greene Smith (Glen Smith) and one uncle, Laurence Greene. Grace leaves to cherish her memory, two sons; Charles and Angelo Copper of Unionville, Maryland, one sister, Mary Janice Butler of Columbia, South Carolina; one daughter-in-law, Diane Brice of Easton, Maryland, one step-grandson, Laurence Brice of Easton, Maryland, one stepdaughter, Myrna Russum (Armond) of Easton, Maryland, one sister-in-law, Regina Limberry and a host of other cousins, relatives and friends. Also left to mourn Grace’s loss are a special cousin, Eustache Greene (Agnes) of Baltimore, Maryland and special friends; Gloria Bivens and Gladys Fields and two best friends, Ella Haythe and Geraldine Brummell.

Grace Perkins

May 8, 1934 - September 27, 2025