Lois E. Perrin

Lois Esther Perrin passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the Chapel of Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, located at 6101 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, Texas 76710. Pastor Irenka Vlajnic and the Reverend Missy Balusek will officiate the service. A reception for those in attendance will follow in the Garden Room at the funeral home.

Lois was an affectionate, dedicated, and hardworking individual who always put the needs of others ahead of her own. She was born in Akron, Colorado, to the late Joseph Martin and Martha Retha (Buhr) Perrin. Lois married a Navy man and also proudly served in the Naval Reserves herself. She went on to have a distinguished 51-year career with the civil service. Lois was known for her compassionate nature, generous spirit, and witty sense of humor. A faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church for many years, Lois was always ready to lend a helping hand and offer words of comfort to anyone in need. She also enjoyed traveling extensively for the Bureau of Land Management, including a memorable trip to Alaska, where she had the opportunity to tour and view the region’s wildlife.

Lois's warm and joyful personality touched the lives of everyone she met. Her passing will be deeply mourned by all who knew and loved her. Her memory will forever remain in the hearts of her family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing her. Her legacy will live on through generations, inspiring others with her kindness, generosity, and unforgettable spirit.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Shelley King, and son-in-law, David King; her daughter-in-law, Kim Hefty; her parents, Martha and Joseph Perrin; her brothers, Ray Perrin, Joseph Perrin, David Perrin, and Charles Perrin; and her sisters, Hazel Kimbrough, Leota Froman, and Helen Carson.

Lois is survived by her daughter, Melinda Hill, and husband Richard Hill of Waco, Texas; her son, Neal Hefty of Greeley, Colorado; her granddaughter, Amber Dembeck, and husband Nick Dembeck of Denver, Colorado; and her grandsons, Corey Hill and wife Brianna Rodenborn-Hill of Gustine, California; Cameron Hill of Waco, Texas; and DJ King and wife Tiffany King of North Carolina. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Alexandra King, Patricia King, David King III, and Melinda King, all of North Carolina.

The family extends heartfelt appreciation to Community Healthcare of Texas Hospice for their loving care of Mom and our family. Special thanks to Dr. Wesley; nurses Chelle, Michelle, and Sherry; CNAs Brandy, Cheyenne, and Chelsea; pastors Luke and Merry; and social worker Jaclyn. We truly appreciate each of you.

We invite you to leave a message or memory of Lois in her “Memorial Guestbook” at www.WHBfamily.com.