Mrs. Magnolia M. Perkins was born on September 11, 1926 in Darlington, SC to Annie Moses and John Preston Dubois. Mrs. Perkins passed away on November 3, 2020 at Novant Medical Center with family members by her side.

Mrs. Perkins moved to Winston-Salem at an early age and attended the local public schools graduating from Atkins High School in 1945.  She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and a strong supporter of all activities until failing health.

She was preceded in death by her parents; by the love of her life, Mr. James Moore Perkins, Jr. who she adoringly called "Perk;" a daughter, Alphalonia "Peaches" Gwyn; a granddaughter, Stacy Ingram Andrews; and a son-in-law, Rickie Foote.

Mrs. Perkins was an avid homemaker and a sharp dresser who was always so full of life and the life of the party. She was a great cook and she loved sharing and entertaining. She never met a stranger and the Perkins's door was always opened to feed anyone who came to the house. She always made people feel so special especially when they would say, "I love you," she would respond, "I love you more." She really embraced her first name and loved the way so many people pronounced it.

She leaves to cherish many loving memories, her children, Julia Perkins Chisholm (James), James Perkins (Priscilla), Linda Perkins Foote, Arnita Perkins Ingram (Douglas), Isolar Perkins, Luzelle Perkins, and Lee Perkins Wilcox; three sisters, Celia Reaves of Delaware, Deborah General (Edward) of New Jersey, Arthretta Wilson (Russell) of New Jersey; two brothers, Otis Dubois of New Jersey, and Preston Dubose (Florence) of New Jersey; grandchildren, China Perkins Campbell (Mark), Stephanie Chisholm Hanes (Terry), DeMario Perkins, Dr. Tracy Foote White (Nathan), Selena Ingram Ligons (Gjerria), Steven Chisholm (Sarfea), Nicole Perkins, Tynesha Gwyn, Antwan Wilcox; great-grandchildren, Jaquae Perkins, DeAna Perkins, Alasha Ingram, Steven L. Dubose, Destiny Perkins, Gjerria Ligons, Jr., Gahques, Ligons, Tasiana Andrews, Ryan Hanes, Selia Ligons, Zena White; great-great grandchildren, DeMaino Perkins, Zaidee Bouyer , DeKario Perkins, Zabalu Khufu; a son-in-law, Darrell Gwyn; nieces and nephews, Yolanda Bailey, Dorothy Tanner (Fred), Harold Miller, William Miller, all of the city,  Athena Withers (Marvin), Melinda Jenkins, Cameron Wilson, of New Jersey, Adrian Wilson (Elaina), of Maryland, Harriet Blair (Benjamin), Billy Epps of Georgia, Alan Epps (Donna) of Tennessee; and a devoted great-nephew, Vince Holmes (Roseland) of California; many cousins and friends, including long time devoted neighbors of Gilmer Avenue, the Masons, the Scales, the Holmes, the Williams, and Tim Davis.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Russell Funeral Home.

Private funeral services will be held Monday, November 9, 2020. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.