Madge L. Perkinson
August 29, 1925 ~ July 26, 2020
Madge L. Perkinson, 94, of Taylorville, passed away at 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Life’s Journey Senior Living in Taylorville.
Madge was born August 29, 1925 in Brocton, the daughter of Roy and Oceola (Cash) Geiling. She married Eugene “Perk” Perkinson on July 11, 1942 in St. Charles, MO. He preceded her in death on January 4, 2013.
Madge was a homemaker, and she assisted Perk with their family business, Perky Transit. She was a devoted and active member of the First United Methodist Church in Taylorville, where she was a past-member of the Methodist Women and active in Sunday School. In her younger years, Madge enjoyed bowling in the local leagues, flower gardening, and helping Perk with the bus business and everyday duties. Later in life, she loved attending exercise classes at the Senior Citizens Center. Madge was also an avid animal lover, taking in many strays and nursing them back to health.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Wanda Hill; brothers, Leroy and Marion Geiling; and sons-in-law, Ronald Molohon and Joe Rodden.
Madge is survived by her daughters, Dianna Molohon and Judith “Judy” Rodden, both of Taylorville; grandchildren, Brad (wife, Carrie) Molohon, Beth Peters, and Vikki Rodden, all of Taylorville; 5 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and two special caregivers, Bonnie Collingwood and Tammy Morgason Fixsal.
Graveside Ceremony: 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville, with Pastor Becky Lembke officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Walnut Street, Taylorville, IL 62568, or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.
The family has entrusted Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin Street, Taylorville, IL 62568 with ceremonies.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
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We were fortunate to have Madge as our friend. She was such a kind woman. We will miss her but will cherish our special memories of her. Our deepest sympathy Judy and Dianna and families. RIP Madge.
Our heartfelt sympathy to Judy, Dianna and families. Mother’s hold our hearts forever. May your special angel watch over you always as she enjoys her heavenly peace. Your are all in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
I happen to be the teacher of the fitness class that Madge attended at the senior citizens center. The memories are many with the group I had. I thank them for taking me under their wings and helping me with my life. Prayers to the daughters and their families at this time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Judy, My condolences on the passing of your dear mother. She was beautiful inside and out. I so enjoyed looking at the video of the beautiful pictures you had of her. You can tell by her smile that she was a joyful and loving person. I remember her from our middle school days as a kind and lovely person, always welcoming us into your home. I know you will miss her, but I hope that the many wonderful memories you have of her will comfort you at this sad time.
Love,
Marilyn (Summer) Firestone
JUDY AND FAMILY
SO SORRY TO BE SO LATE SENDING CONDOLENCES TO YOU IN REGARDS TO THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY
ROGER & SHEILA SPRESSER