Phyllis Katherine Perkins

Phyllis Katherine Perkins of Easton, MD, passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2022, at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Easton. Phyllis was born on September 26, 1946, in Chester to the late Harry “Pete” Thomas and Mary Lou Bryan. She grew up in Chester where she attended Stevensville High School. On September 25, 1976, Phyllis married the love of her life, John L. Perkins. They spent 45 wonderful years together. Phyllis and John made their home in Centreville on Mallards Rest Farm. It was here that they raised their family and started their poultry and greenhouse business. Phyllis and John grew the most beautiful flowers and delicious greenhouse tomatoes. Together, they sold produce and flowers in Centreville for 29 years. Phyllis was a caring, compassionate and selfless person. She devoted her life to being the best wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed caring for others. Her greatest’s accomplishment in her life was her family. Her three daughters and their families, including 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, meant the world to her and brought her so much joy. Phyllis enjoyed bowling, crocheting, cooking, gardening and traveling. She and John traveled the country visiting the Grand Canyon, Alaska, Hilton Head and many other destinations. Together, they enjoyed many trips to Pennsylvania collecting antiques. She enjoyed volunteering her time to the Talbot County Waterfowl Festival and Talbot Hospice Festival of Trees. Over the years she had two dachshunds that she adored, Molly and Maggie. Phyllis is survived by her three daughters: Kathy Spry (Jeff), Lynn Cohee (Rich), and Jennifer Eason (Ritchy); her grandchildren, Heather Dyott, Lauren Tindall, Kelsie Jones, Billy Jones, Will Eason, Brennen Eason; and her seven great grandchildren, brothers Bryan Thomas (Carol), Pete Thomas and JC Thomas (Bonnie). Phyllis was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John, and her sister, Donna Jewell. Memorial donations may be made to Talbot Hospice, 586 Cynwood Drive in Easton, MD 21601 or your favorite charity. A visitation will be held at Fellows Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., 200 S. Harrison Street, Easton, MD, on Friday, August 26, 2022, from 10 AM-12 PM. A celebration of life will follow. Burial will be private.

Phyllis Katherine Perkins

September 26, 1946 - August 18, 2022