Joni Perkins: DeLoach Genealogy

Generation: 1

Joni Perkins was born on 3 Nov 1948 in , Washington County, Tennessee, (daughter of Woodrow Wilson Perkins and Kathleen Kelsey); died on 2 Oct 2021 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, .

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JOHNSON CITY - Joni Perkins Cannon, 72, Johnson City, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport.

Joni was a Johnson City native and a daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson and Kathleen Kelsey Perkins.

She was a 1966 graduate of Science Hill High School, and prior to her recent decline in health, was completing her B.S. Degree at E.T.S.U.

Joni retired in 2012 from E.T.S.U. where she worked as an Executive Aide for twenty years. She was Founder and Director of Cap the Gap for children in foster care for Carter, Johnson, Unicoi and Greene Counties, as well as a Charter Board Member of Isaiah 117 House.

Joni was an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her husband of fifty years, Dale H. Cannon; her daughter, Tara Thomas and husband John Thomas, Elizabethton; her son, Kyle Cannon and wife Melinda Cannon, Mount Carmel; five grandchildren, John Elijah and Elizabeth Thomas; Molly, Jack and Luke Cannon; two sisters, Jeannie Hartnagel and husband Robert, White, GA; Mary Austin and husband Dwayne, Johnson City; two nieces, Amy and Keri Austin; two nephews, Michael Swink and wife Kathy, Tony Swink and wife Tammy, and their children Tommy, Savannah and Cecelia.

The memorial service celebrating Joni's life will be conducted Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 5:00 P.M., in the Sanctuary of Our Savior Lutheran Church, 212 Sunset Dr., Johnson City, TN 37604, with Pastor Jim Nipper, officiating. The service will be live-streamed at oursaviorlutheran.com.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 3:00-5:00 P.M. in the Parish Hall of the church.

Those planning to attend the visitation and/or service will be required to wear a mask or protective face covering, and are requested to practice appropriate social distancing.

There will be a private graveside committal service and inurnment at Monte Vista Memorial Park

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Generation: 2

Woodrow Wilson Perkins was born on 15 Oct 1918 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 24 Jan 1999 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

Woodrow married Kathleen Kelsey about 1939 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Kathleen (daughter of Joseph Evans Kelsey and Louise A. Fern) was born on 30 Mar 1919 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 28 Mar 1996 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kathleen Kelsey was born on 30 Mar 1919 in , Washington County, Tennessee, (daughter of Joseph Evans Kelsey and Louise A. Fern); died on 28 Mar 1996 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

Children:

Mildred Jeanette Perkins was born on 9 Feb 1941 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 15 Jun 2022 in , White County, Georgia, .
1. Joni Perkins was born on 3 Nov 1948 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 2 Oct 2021 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, .

Generation: 3

Joseph Evans Kelsey was born on 21 Mar 1887 in , Washington County, Virginia, (son of Andrew Kelsey and Margaret Brummitt); died on 19 Mar 1938 in , Washington County, Virginia, .

Joseph married Louise A. Fern about 1916. Louise was born on 25 Apr 1897 in , Washington County, Virginia, ; died on 22 Mar 1985 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louise A. Fern was born on 25 Apr 1897 in , Washington County, Virginia, ; died on 22 Mar 1985 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

Children:

Mary Ann Kelsey was born on 29 Ju 1924 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 17 Jun 1992 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, .
Lucille Kelsey was born on 24 Jul 1917 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 17 Dec 1999 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
3. Kathleen Kelsey was born on 30 Mar 1919 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 28 Mar 1996 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
Arthur M. Kelsey was born on 11 May 1920 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 28 Dec 2012 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
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Ellen Kelsey was born on 28 Feb 1929 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 9 Jul 2006 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
Milburn Hugh Kelsey was born on 10 Feb 1934 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 4 Jul 1961.

Generation: 4

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Andrew Kelsey was born about 1865 in , , Virginia, ; died on 19 Mar 1938 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

Andrew married Margaret Brummitt about 1886 in , Washington County, Virginia, . Margaret was born in Mar 1867 in , Washington County, Virginia, ; died on 31 Mar 1911 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Margaret Brummitt was born in Mar 1867 in , Washington County, Virginia, ; died on 31 Mar 1911 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

Children:

6. Joseph Evans Kelsey was born on 21 Mar 1887 in , Washington County, Virginia, ; died on 19 Mar 1938 in , Washington County, Virginia, .
John Grover Kelsey was born on 18 May 1893 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 23 Mar 1972 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Highland Church of Christ Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .