Rosemary Johnson Perkins age 79 of Puryear, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Henry County Medical - ER. A private graveside service is planned. Rosemary Perkins was born April 8, 1944 in Covington, Tennessee to the late Ellis C. Johnson and the late Dellie Shelton Johnson. She married Herman "Keith" Perkins on March 12, 1969 and he preceded her in death on April 7, 2012. She is survived by her daughters, Michelle (Lynn) Parker of the Elkhorn Community, Melissa (Robert) Gallion of Puryear and Shelby Denise Jacobson of Savannah, Tennessee; step-daughter, Debra (Steve) Lusk of Chattanooga; step-son, David (Betsy) Perkins of Jackson, Tennessee; grandchildren, Reed and Jared Parker; Garret Gallion; Courtney Affarian; Colby, Blaine, and Jordan Benson; step-grandchildren, Brooke Pearson; Jordan, Spencer, and Tanner Perkins; Derek and Corey Lusk; Lauren Horton; sister, Ann Cox of Paris; and also survived by brother Ralph Elam, several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, Rosemary is also preceded in death by sister Nancy Johnson Able; and by her brothers Billy, Stanley, and Jerry Johnson. Ms. Perkins was a longtime and active member of Bethlehem Church of Christ. She enjoyed sewing, working in her garden and most especially her family. In lieu of flowers Rosemary's family requests that donations be made to Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, P.O. Box 111180, Nashville, TN 37222.