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Letha Mae Perkins

May 12, 1950 ~ February 3, 2025 (age 74) 74 Years Old

Letha Perkins Obituary

Letha Mae Perkins 74, yrs old transitioned on February 3, 2025, at her home in Mishawaka, Indiana. Letha was born on May 12, 1950, in Widener, Arkansas. She is the beloved daughter of the late Ruthie Mae Davis Alsanders and Ozzie Perkins and bonus daughter of the late Mr. Willie James Alsanders, Sr.

Letha Mae attended Harrison Elementary School and Central High School in South Bend, Indiana. Her profession as a caretaker was dear to her heart as she felt that was her mission in life. Leatha Mae also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at cookouts and other activities.

Letha is survived by her brothers Willie James (Samelia) Alsanders Jr., Alvin LaShawn Alsanders., of South Bend, Indiana and Parnell Wilson of Vallejo, California. Her sisters Lavern Jones of Madison, Arkansas, Charlene Raines, Freedonia Johnson, and Em ma Dora of Vallejo California. A host of Nieces and Nephews who loved her dearly and will truly miss her as well as her family and friends will miss her also.

Letha Mae was preceded in death by her Mother Ruthie Mae Davis Alsanders, her Father Ozzie Perkins, (bonus father) Willie James Alsanders, Sr.

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Services

Visitation
Sunday
February 9, 2025

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Alford's Mortuary Chapel
1222 Napier Street
South Bend, Indiana 46601

Celebration of Life
Monday
February 10, 2025

12:00 PM
Alford's Mortuary Chapel
1222 Napier Street
South Bend, Indiana 46601

Interment following funeral service
Monday
February 10, 2025

Highland Cemetery
2257 Portage Ave
South Bend, Indiana 46616

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