Helen L. Perkins

Helen L. Perkins, age 90, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026. She was born in Dayton, Ohio July 11, 1935. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, first husband John Sharp, second husband Dean Perkins, brother Howard DeArmond and sister Barbara White. She is survived by her sister Imogene Rice, daughter Tammy Sharp, son's Tim Sharp and wife Tammy, Terry Sharp and wife Lori, her grandchildren, Brandy Martin, Bridgette Coates and husband Jeff, Lacey Hedges, Jennifer Sharp and fiance Jack Phillips, Chelsea Herndon and husband Jason, Casey Sharp and fiance Brian Beiting, Kyle Sharp and fiancee Jami Roth, numerous nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren. Helen was an extremely hard worker and enjoyed her retirement working part-time at the Vandalia Rec. Center in Luther's Jungle taking care of many children, whom she truly loved and they loved her. She enjoyed going to garage sales and thrift stores in her free time. Helen was also the "family photographer", capturing many moments that are now treasured memories. She was also devoted member of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Helen loved her family and she will be dearly missed by all her knew her. Helen wished to be cremated with no services. A private celebration of life for the family will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to a charity of your choice in Helen's memory.

Helen L. Perkins 90, passed away peacefully on February 28th 2026. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose kindness and quiet strength touched everyone who knew her.

She was deeply devoted to her faith as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses Vandalia congregation, and her hope and love for Jehovah guided her life and the way she cared for others. Her faith brought her great comfort and was something she joyfully shared with those around her.

She also spent many years caring for others through her work in childcare at the Vandalia Recreation Center, where she worked for 20 years before retiring. She had a natural gift for working with children and brought warmth, patience, and kindness to the many families she served.

She cherished time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Some of her happiest moments were spent outdoors, sitting in the sunshine watching the birds, or taking trips to the Boonshoft Museum with the grandchildren she loved so dearly. She had a gentle spirit and a warm heart, and she was loved by many.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends, who look forward to the hope of seeing her again. Her memory will live on in the lives she touched and in the love she shared.