On October 31, 2023, Donna "Perk" Jean Perkins, aged 83, went to be with her family in Heaven where they are surely laughing together and singing hymns.  She was born in North Platte on February 27, 1940, to Vern and Liona (Clement) Bennett.

Donna was raised in the Cozad and Gothenburg area and attended North Platte High School, where she met her future husband, Richard Perkins.  They were wed on August 17, 1956, in North Platte.  The couple had three daughters, Cheryl, Joyce, and Lisa.  Donna began a life long profession caring for others, first at Marzloff Nursing Home.  She then went on to work at Memorial Hospital as a scrub nurse, aiding in the delivery of many babies.  Donna worked at several clinics in the medical records department, before beginning a job as a hostess at the Lincoln Highway Diner, where she worked until her retirement in 2015.

Family was always Donna's number one priority.  She loved her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids fiercely.  She enjoyed several different hobbies including bingo, watching cooking shows, and playing cards, specifically poker.  Anyone that knew Donna, knew she was dedicated to the Nebraska Huskers and loved to show her patriotic side with the décor outside and inside her home.  Donna was always outgoing and friendly and made friends everywhere she went.  Several years ago, her residential road needed a name and she offered up "Friendly Lane" and the neighborhood agreed.  A special mention to Mary Stoddard, her neighbor and very best friend.

Those that survive Donna include her husband, Richard of 67 years; daughters, Joyce (Sam Trent) Perkins, and Lisa Pierson; grandkids, Kendra Grove, Tammy Titchen, Patricia Broeder, Ricky Titchen, Kortni (Tusten Golter) Pierson, Trent Pierson, Trey Pierson, Amanda (Jay) Moody, Mindy Trent; great grand kids, Isaiah Storonskij, EmmaLee Storonskij, Taila Cochren, Alexis Grove, Cody Titchen; siblings, Robert "Bob" Thrash, and Penny (Gary) Stephens; neighbors and close friends, Larry and Mary Stoddard; several other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Preceding her in death are her parents, Vern and Liona; parents-in-law, Dell and Margaret Alice Perkins; grandparents, Claude and Fern Clement; daughter, Cheryl Stoller; siblings, Bonnie Federson, Larry Mahone, Jim Thrash, Mark Hamell, and Mick Hamell.

Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 10:30 AM at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Job Vigil officiating.  Visitation will take place on Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 12 PM to 4 PM at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.  The family has requested that masks be worn during the funeral service.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.