Dottie Louise Perkins, 77, of rural Wabash, died at 2:25 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at her home. She was born Aug. 9, 1938, in Owingsville, Ky. to Mamie Purvis.

Dottie first married Alexander Julian, she then married William H. “Hayes” Perkins, they both preceded her in death. She was a homemaker, enjoyed going to rummage sales, shopping, crafts, reading and watching soap operas.

She is survived by her daughter: Mary (Jon) Brown, Wabash; stepson: Anthony Lee Julian, Huntington; five grandchildren: Cheryl (Greg) Alexander, Gas City; Gary (Catie) Brown, Peru; Ken (Teresa) Brown, Tenn.; John W. Brown; and Jennifer (Jesse) Harry, both of Wabash; 14 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and her brother: Albert (Susan) Purvis, Fort Wayne. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son: Junior Wayne Julian; grandson: Joshua Julian; great-granddaughter: Joslyn Brown; and a brother: Raymond Sorrell.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Burial will be in LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call 1:30-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, before the service.

Preferred memorial is Wabash-Miami Home Healthcare and Hospice.