Barbara L. Perrin, age 60, loving wife, mother, grandmother, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013 at her home in Derby, KS. Barbara worked as a bank branch manager for several years.
Barbara L. (Smith) Perrin was born on August 21, 1953 in Wellington, KS to Wilbur W. Smith, Sr. and Hazel C. (Potts) Smith. She attended Wellington schools and graduated with the Wellington High School Class of 1971.
Barbara married Ronald L. Perrin on February 6, 1971 in South Haven, KS. They lived in the Wellington area for many years before moving to Derby.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, traveling, her work and doing for others.
She was preceded in death by her mother.
Survivors include her father, Wilbur Smith, Sr. of Wellington, KS; loving husband of 42 years, Ronald of Derby, KS; one son, Jesse Perrin and his wife Lyndsay of Derby, KS; three daughters, Krisgina Fossoh of Wellington, KS, Amber Galindo of Port St. Lucie, FL and Maxie Richardson and her husband Danny of Mulvane, KS; one brother, Wilbur Smith, Jr. and his wife Cindy of Wellington, KS; three sisters, Pat Pruitt of Overland Park, KS, Lynda Redd and her husband Alan of Grove, OK and Wanda Cathey and her husband John of Fort Worth, TX; and 13 grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at the First Christian Church on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. Pastor Don Bryant will officiate. Interment will follow the service at the Rose Hill Cemetery in South Haven, KS.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, October 14, 2013 from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M.
A memorial has been established with the Parkinson's Association in lieu of flowers. Contributions can be left at or mailed to the funeral home.
Frank Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.