Lucille Perkins

Lucille Bennett Neal Perkins of Danville Virginia departed this life on Monday January 20, 2020. She was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia on March 30, 1931, daughter of Lester E. Bennett and Elizabeth Young Bennett. Mrs. Perkins lived her entire life in Pittsylvania County; graduated from Whitmell High School and was retired from Sears Roebuck Co. and Danville Regional Medical Center. She was a member of North Main Baptist Church and was dedicated to numerous Christian charities. She was a devoted gardener, skilled seamstress and wonderful cook. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her. On September 28, 1948 she married George William Neal Sr, who died on January 14, 1978. She was married on April 6, 1985 to Eugene C. Perkins who died on December 12, 2000. Survivors include her three children, George W. Neal Jr (Ethel) of Danville, Jane N. McNichols (Dan) of Carolina Beach NC, and David R. Neal, of Danville; granddaughters Lindsay R. Neal and Maggie M. Inman (Jeremy); great granddaughter Aubrey E. Inman.  She is also survived by her stepson Alex Perkins (Angie) and step grandchildren Tyler and Michael Perkins. Surviving siblings are sisters; Lottie M. Moss and Nell B. Slayton, and brother Otey W. Bennett. In addition to her parents and husbands she was predeceased by brothers; Bill, Harold, and Lewis (L.D.) Bennett and sisters Doris B. Norcutt, Alma B. Joseph, Jeanette B. Pruitt and stepson Gary Perkins. Funeral Services will be held at Townes Memorial Chapel, Saturday January 25, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. David Slayton, nephew of Mrs. Perkins. Interment will follow immediately at Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends at Townes Funeral Home on Friday January 24 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.