Mary leaves to cherish her precious memories, two sons; Anthony Perkins of Atlanta GA and Marcus Perkins of Starkville MS, seven grand-daughters: Reesheda Perkins of Flowood, MS; Alicia Perkins of Cordova, TN; Audrey Perkins, Shontasia Perkins, Ashley Perkins, Aniya Perkins of Starkville, MS; and Shari Perkins of Madison MS; one grandson, Xavier Jones of Orlando FL; three great-grandchildren: Katelyn, Karlee and Carissa all of Starkville; two sisters: Leanette Jordan of Pearl, MS; Minnie (Wayne) McCarter of Starkville, MS; one son in law Jerry Jefferson of Starkville; one brother, Dorsey (Brenda) Perkins of Starkville, MS; one uncle, Marion (Annie) Davis, Starkville, MS; one aunt, Marvis (Walter) Tabb St. Louis, MO and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.