Carol Sue Perkins of North East died Thursday, December 11, 2014. She was 80. She was born in Oak Harbor, Ohio, to Harry and Olive (Bordeaux) Wheeler. Mrs. Perkins lived most recently at Calvert Manor Healthcare Center. Her talent as a singer was evident at an early age. She won vocal competitions throughout the Midwest and eventually came to Philadelphia to study at the Curtis Institute of Music. As a soloist and singer with gospel groups such as Voice of the Hills, Carol Sue became acquainted with Rev. George Palmer who enlisted her to sing at evangelistic meetings and on his daily radio program. Accompanied on piano and organ by her husband Horace, Carol Sue gained musical notoriety through Palmer’s Morning Cheer radio program and performances at Sandy Cove Bible Conference and churches all over the northeastern United States. Well-loved by thousands, Carol Sue’s distinctive soprano voice, vibrant personality and big smile will be missed.
She is survived by her children, Dr. David Perkins (Sue), Carol Lee Lynch (Peter) and Beth Stallard (John), her brother Tom Wheeler (Donna) of Greenville, S.C., nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded by her husband and musical partner Horace Perkins. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 19, at 11 a.m. at Sandy Cove Ministries, Chesapeake Auditorium, 60 Sandy Cove Road, North East. Visitation will begin at 10. Memorial contributions may be made to Sandy Cove Ministries. Comments are closed.
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