A funeral service for Wanda Whitiker Perkins, 56, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 4, 2021 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. A time for visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 3, 2021 at Downs Funeral Home. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marshall, Texas. Mrs. Perkins passed away on November 24, 2021 at her home in Marshall, Texas.

Wanda Jean Whitaker Perkins was born August 29, 1965 to the late Rev. Martin Whitaker, Sr. and Willia Opal Hudson Whitaker. She served as an active member of the Jerusalem Baptist Church and New Bethel Baptist Church throughout her walk with Christ. Sister Wanda graduated in the class of 1984 from Marshall High School. She later attended Wiley College of Marshall, Texas where she graduated with a bachelor's degree. She also earned a LVN certification from Panola College. She enjoyed gardening, spending time with her grandchildren and helping others in need.

Survivors to Sister Wanda include her husband, Londell Perkins, Sr.; sons, Londell Perkins, Jr. and Delon Perkins; brother, Martin Whitaker, Jr.; grandchildren, Logan Perkins, Kaliyah Perkins, Kaeliegh Perkins and Kevon Perkins.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Martin Whitaker, Sr. and Willia Opal Hudson Whitaker; brothers, Joseph McClellan, Sr. and Emory McClellan, Jr.; sister, Majorie Jo McClellan; and son, D'Ceithon James Whitaker.

Sister Wanda's journey consisted in following her journey with the Lord and serving as a mother and wife to her husband and children before passing on November 24, 2021.