Laree Anne Perkins (Sides)

Laree Anne Perkins, 83, of Independence, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019. A visitation will be held from 5-6pm on Friday, April 12, 2019 with a memorial service starting at 6pm, both at Christ United Methodist Church in Independence, MO. Laree was the only child born to Alfred and Mary (Kindle) Sides on April 8, 1935 in Grand Saline, TX. She grew up and attended school in Van, TX. Laree later graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with her Bachelor of Arts degree in teaching and she began working as an English teacher. In the summer of 1963, while visiting friends in Cheyenne, WY she met Terry J. Perkins and within the year, they were married. The pair soon welcomed two children; son, Decker and daughter, Kindle Anne. Laree continued working part-time, but mainly stayed home to raise the children. She was a wonderful wife and mother. Laree was a member of Christ United Methodist Church for over 30 years where she loved singing in the choir and attending Sunday school. Laree loved spending time with her family, especially her three grandchildren, going to the symphony and theater with her husband and friends, reading the bible and other books, and shopping, especially for shoes. Laree never met a stranger, loved flowers and always enjoyed singing and dancing. Laree is survived by her loving husband, Terry; son, Decker (Erika) Perkins; daughter, Kindle Anne (Brian) Kabat; three grandchildren, McKenzie Anne, Brady and Cheney Perkins; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father and stepmother, Alfred and Ruth Sides and mother and stepfather, Mary and George Stephenson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Christ United Methodist Church at https://onrealm.org/icumc/Give/PJUIBQDCYQ