Patricia L. Perkins

Pat was born on March 19, 1930 in Baltimore. She was the daughter of Thomas Houston Garrison and Edna Vaughn Garrison and wife of Paul Mifflin Perkins, her husband for 64 years until his death in 2012. Pat was an avid reader with a love of history and education. Upon obtaining her teaching degree from Towson University she taught briefly at Wilde Lake Middle School in Columbia before pursuing her passion for helping others in the non-profit arena, primarily with Girl Scouts of the USA and the United Way of Frederick County. Pat spent her early years as a volunteer Girl Scout leader and served as the Frederick Field Director for Penn Laurel Girl Scout Council. Upon leaving her staff position, Pat held several volunteer roles with Penn Laurel, her final being that of Council President. In the many roles she served, Pat devoted herself to helping and mentoring girls and young women, many of whom became lifelong friends. Pat was a devoted wife and mother and sought to live in spiritual harmony with nature. She was an avid hiker, camper and traveler. She traveled widely throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada, Europe, and South Africa. She returned time and again to England, Maine and Longboat Key, Florida. Her beloved Paul was always at her side. Despite these worldwide travels, Pat’s favorite place was her Sykesville home that she and Paul built in 1960 for their boys and a string of Scottish Terriers. Pat’s greatest joy was raising her sons, sharing her and Paul’s love of nature with them, and watching with pride as they grew into the men they are today. Pat was preceded in death by husband Paul Perkins, her parents, Thomas and Edna Garrison, and her brother Robert Garrison. She is survived by her sons Stephen (Frances) Perkins, of Harper's Ferry, West Virginia; Douglas (Nancy) Perkins of Columbia, Maryland; and Erik (Lori) Perkins of Frederick, Maryland; grandchildren Daniel Perkins, Jennifer Shultz, Gregory Perkins, Katharine Perkins, Erika Bryn Perkins and Claude Perkins, several great-grandchildren and long-time best friend Kimberly Seechuk. Pat was surrounded in life by her loving family, longtime friends, wonderful neighbors, and caring companions and caregivers. She leaves a lifetime of memories to comfort loved ones in the days to come. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local hospice or the Sykesville Volunteer Fire Department. Online condolences may be offered at www.haightfuneralhome.com

Patricia L. Perkins

March 19, 1930 - February 2, 2024