"Momma thank you for 45 years of unconditional love support understanding compassion guidance and discipline and all your prayers.. Momma you gave 1000% to your children and loved ones never worrying about yourself. Your countless prayers for me are what made sure I\'d make it another day. Honestly I NEVER thought that I\'d have a time in my life that I would have to go through this thing we call Life alone without you. It feels so unnatural without you here momma. I am beyond proud of you and the strength hope and faith that you always portrayed no matter what life threw at you. I love you and miss you so much Momma. Please always watch over me. "
In loving memory of
Donna Marice Perkins
March 11, 1955 - February 28, 2021
Perkins, Donna Marice
Donna Marice Durham Perkins, a dedicated mother, wife, grandmother, and best friend with a kind heart and gentle spirit, passed away Sunday, February 28th, 2021 in Buda Texas at the age of 65.
Donna was born to Rita and Donald Durham in Austin Texas on March 11, 1955. She was one of five children. Donna, being born and raised in Austin, absorbed and exuded everything representing Austin's lifestyle. She loved to laugh, displayed a gentle kindness as well as a fiery presence that did not nix words. When Donna would state, "Put that in your pipe and smoke it", you knew you were in trouble. She was a best friend and could talk for hours. She was a confidant who never spilled the secrets of others. Donna was warm and loving. When she loved you, you knew you were truly loved. Donna was a talented painter who appreciated many forms of artwork, she enjoyed putting together puzzles, journaling, tending her flower garden, bird watching, and taking care of her dog, Stormy. She loved tulips and found the value of a simple red rose. Donna had a big heart. She had much concern for her loved ones and friends. Donna prayed for everyone and exemplified forgiveness.
Donna is survived by her husband Daniel Perkins, her mother Rita Durham, her children; Tonya Voudouris, Crystal Gilpin and her husband Johnny, Kimberly Voudouris and Chris Voudouris and her beloved dog Stormy, as well as her grandchildren: Micah, William, Skyler, Preston, DeVanie, Aschley, Zachary, Jessica, Shiii, Baby John, Carly, Emerson, Bambi Jeanine, and Avianna, including 6 great-grandchildren. Donna was preceded in death by her brother Don "Bubba" Durham, her father Donald Durham, and his wife Mary Kay Durham. Donna also leaves behind her siblings: Karen Scott, Roy Durham, and wife Holly Durham and Gaylon Durham and wife Pauli Durham. Pallbearers are as followed Chris Voudouris, Roy Durham, Gaylon Durham, Micah Sutton, Larry Clopton, and Chris Garza. Please keep Donna's family in your prayers as they heal from their loss.
Please join us in celebrating Donna's Amazing life at 1:00 pm on Thursday, March 4th, 2021 at Harrell Funeral Home, 1715 Kirby, Kyle, TX 78640. A viewing will be held at 12:00 pm until 1 pm. Interment will follow at Onion Creek Memorial Park in Austin.
Memories and photos of Donna may be shared on her online webpage at www.harrellfuneralhomes.com
Funeral service assistance provided by Harrell Funeral Home 1715 Kirby, Kyle TX. PH (512) 268-8200.
Tributes
"When I got into this family years ago, I was so excited as an only child to get a family of many. When you do this, you get outside stories from others until you actually meet that person. This was the case with Donna. I'll never forget the first time I saw her, she was this beauty from across the room that had the most piercing eyes you have ever seen. She had a joke and the best laugh too, always. Not to mention her perfect hair. She was in the throws of raising all these great children and doing it so easy it seemed. She had a reputation or stories that preceded her that made me a bit scared of her, yet she was scared of no one. Ever. That was one of her best qualities. She took me right into her family, made me feel at ease and never, during all the years have I known her, ever made me feel as if I wasn't still in that family. She came from a line of strong women. She has made strong, women and men and they have gone on to have their own children. She made the most definite mark on my life that I will never forget. Thanks, Donna, for the great souls you left us here to enjoy. Thanks for making a place in my book of memories that are all good. I'll miss your smile. I will remember our laughs, but I know you will watch over us too. Lacy Durham 3/3/2021"
"Momma Donna, that\'s what you always wanted me to call you. You weren\'t just my best friend, you were my sister. Always there to give me advice when I needed it, my confidant. We had so many great times laughing, crying, talking and playing skip-bo during the night, into the next morning. I remember when you wanted me to get my nose pierced just like yours, but I was too scared, so you always called me Big Baby. But then when I couldn\'t spend all my time with you, you would get upset and pout, so I started calling you Big Baby, and that became our new nickname between us. Donna was the best friend and sister to have, always there for you, no matter what, so loving and caring. I remember when she was so happy that I joined her church, Abundant Love. Well Donna, I\'m still there, and not going anywhere. I truly truly miss her, cuz I didn\'t just lose my friend, I lost my sister, and my heart is broken now! ?? So until we meet again, fly high with the Angels and know that I Love You To The Moon and Back To Eternity Forever and Ever. To Donna\'s family, please Know that I love you all and I\'m praying for God to continuously give you strength and comfort during this time of sorrow."
"Donna you are an Angel now spread those wings and fly high I sure am going to miss our conversations I truly enjoyed your positive nature. Thank you for loving me through thick and thin. Forever Hugs, Yvetta. "
"Donna my sister, dearest friend i love you from the bottom of my heart. We shared a lot of laughs and good times. A few bad times like the time when your Dad went out of town and you knew where the keys were to one of his prized possession so off we go thinking we were hot stuff, ending up the car died and knew we were caught. Called a wrecker to come tow it home. Really loved barbeques at your home with your good baked beans until you found Bush baked beans which didn\'t compare to yours, and tasty potato salad. I miss you & your beautiful smile, dominoes, Skip bo, Phase 4, coloring & painting. Til we meet again. Family & Friends my prayers are with you all your precious Donna is in a much better place surrounded with love and peace forever with God."