Shirley I. Perkins, age 77, of Bartow, died Saturday, December 18, 2010, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born February 9, 1933 in Clinton, IL, Mrs. Perkins has been a resident of Bartow for many years, moving from Lakeland. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was a Baptist. She is survived by her son: Roger D. Perkins of Lakeland; daughter: Cynthia R. Williams and husband Louis of Shelbyville, IL; brother: Walter Watson of Lexington, KY; sister: Wilma Sympson of Clinton, IL 3 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held at 9am Tuesday January 11, 2011 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Bartow.