Marva Jane Perkins, 83 of Connersville passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021. She was born on December 7, 1938 in Connersville to the late Harry Gibson and Marguerite Davis Gibson.

Marva was a graduate of Connersville High School in 1957.

On June 15, 1982 she married Dennis Perkins Sr. in Connersville. She was a devoted member of Higher Praise Worship Center.  Where she was involved in the ministry in serving in the nursery and in the hospitality side of the church, helping serve dinners when needed. Marva enjoyed being in the Connect Group at Higher Praise, was a Deaconess, on the Praise Team and being a greeter . She loved being surrounded by her church family.

When Marva wasn't at church you could often find her surrounded by children and her family, she took great pride in taking care of her family. She loved to cook and try new recipes with her friends, Layne Allen and Sharon Gaines. Marva also enjoyed going on a nice road trip.

Marva is survived by her loving husband Dennis of 39 years; sons, Jeff Gibson, Rick Gibson and Dennis (Kristin) Perkins; a sister, Birdie Gibson; grandchildren, Ashley Watkins, Randy (Amy) Watkins and Jayda Perkins; great grandchildren, Taylor Watkins, Dontae Watkins, Tianna Wagers and Aden Jerrell; sister in laws, Pat Gibson and Bashanna Pickering; a cousin, Pam Craig and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Melvin Gibson; an Aunt Isabell Craig; cousins, Duane Craig, James Herman Craig and Timothy Craig; and brother in law, Terry Collins.

Visitation for Marva will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Higher Praise Worship Center, 812 W. Ziegler Road, Connersville. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 pm with Pastor Richie Ware officiating. Urban Winkler funeral home is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.