Patricia Love Perkins

June 23, 1974 - August 9, 2020

Patricia Love Perkins, was born in Washington, D.C. She departed this life on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the age of 46. Patricia grew up in LeDroit Park, N.W. She attended Gage Eckington Elementary, Shaw Jr. High and graduated from Cardozo High School. She went on to further her education and earned her Bachelors' Degree from Phoenix University. Patricia was proceeded in death by her mother Gloria Bernice Grayson and her father Robert Willie Perkins. She leaves to cherish her three children Daroy Perkins, Traci Perkins, and Russell Harris Jr., one grandson Messiah Perkins, seven siblings Vickie Winn (Charlie), Lawrence Grayson, Catina Perkins, Christopher Grayson, Rayvel Waters, Jayvel Waters, and Rameeka Waters. Five nieces, ten nephews, one great niece and one great nephew. A very special Aunt Cassie Grayson, one god-daughter Zoey, god-son Jonathan, and a host of family and close friends. Patricia was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late April, 2020. Although, it was a shock to her as well as the family she never complained or asked why. Patricia dedicated over 25 years of her life helping disadvantaged, underserved and vulnerable children and adults while working at Melwood, National Children's Center, Cardozo High School and Volunteers of America-Chesapeake. It takes a special person to work in the Human Services field and she was “special”. Prior to her diagnosis, she was in the beginning stages of starting her own consulting business turning her life’s passion into her life’s mission to help other’s. Patricia was a member of Tailor Made Motorcycle and Social Club. Patricia was also big on getting the family together, she was known for her memorial day cookout which we looked forward to year after year. Most times, when there was a dispute, she would say "family is all we got", and she was right. In the last few months of her life we were able to honor her each and every day. And it showed through her son for taking on the task of being her caretaker until the end. Making sure that her last wish was adhered to, being in her bed, surrounded by family. Even in her last moments she managed to whisper words of encouragement saying, “don’t be sad. Patricia was a spark of light, a loving mother, sister, aunt, friend, and co-worker. She will definitely be missed.