HUDSON FALLS – Deborah “Chicky” Carol (Allen) Perkins of Hudson Falls was surrounded by her family as she succumbed to a short fight with pancreatic cancer on April 15, 2022. She was 67.
Debbie was born December 2, 1954 at Glens Falls Hospital to the late Raymond Allen and Henrietta (TerSla) Allen Morris. She was raised in Hudson Falls, with her five siblings: “Dinny” (Henry) Allen, William “Billy” Allen, Donald Allen, Judy Mackey, and Janet Allen.
She was the most amazing and devoted spouse to David Jon Perkins of Greenwich, NY who she wed on December 9, 1972 in a beautiful ceremony at the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church. Debbie retired as a mortgage broker from Beneficial Finance in Glens Falls. Dave is a retired teacher from the Hudson Falls Public School District. Together they raised their daughters, Jennifer (Julian Sciolla) Perkins and Valerie (Justin) Chapman, who kept their lives busy and full with activities, sports, and musicals. As a family they enjoyed snowmobiling and are active members of the Barnstormers Snowmobile Club and the New York State Snowmobile Association (NYSSA).
She was active in Order of the Eastern Star Triangle Fides Chapter 24 based in Glens Falls. She was a Beloved Queen in 1970, and she remained an advisor to the chapter for several years after.
Debbie and Dave are both active members of the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church. Not only were they married there, but their daughters and grandchildren were also baptized there. Debbie helped organize summer Vacation Bible School, the Back-to-School Backpack Drive, served on the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee, arranged flowers and altar decorations, served luncheons during the Lent season, and helped in any way she could be of service to the church and community. You can continue to see her small deeds at work every spring as the tulips she planted in front of the building bloom near the welcome sign.
A proud graduate of Hudson Falls High School, she had been instrumental in making sure the class of 1972 had several successful class reunions.
Debbie enjoyed baking and cooking with her five grandchildren, James, Alexandra, Orrin, Ella and Thomas. She was bestowed the title of “Grand-smother Extraordinaire” and lived up to that title everyday in word and deed. She was a constant cheerleader; celebrating and supporting all of her family’s proud moments in any way that she could. Whether making costumes, set pieces and props for theater productions or helping make a space look and feel special, Debbie was always finding ways to put her creative skills to use in the service of others.
Debbie had a knack for making everyone feel welcome and comfortable. She was accepting and kind, with the warmest smile. Debbie gave herself, her time, and her heart to anyone in need without question, hesitation, or judgment. All who knew her were touched by her generosity, and devoted spirit.
Her unwavering faith and devotion, strength and determination, gumption and fun-loving attitude carried her through her life, and especially in her final days. The members of the Allen and Perkins families will feel the loss of her presence and miss her deeply. Her family has been moved and uplifted by the outpouring of love from her friends, extended family and community as they have visited to share their love, stories, and well-wishes.
The family would like to extend their thanks to High Peaks Hospice, the nursing staff at Glens Falls Hospital, and her church family for their love and support.
Friends may call on Friday, May 27, 2022 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church, 227 Main Street in Hudson Falls. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 am at the church. Family and friends are invited to a luncheon immediately following the services.
Arrangements are under the care of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Debbie’s memory to the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church, 227 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or to organizations dedicated to pancreatic cancer research.
She was the most amazing person I’ve ever known
You don’t know me but I’ve been praying for Debbie for some months now. A mutual church friend was concerned for her and asked for prayer. We are comforted in our sorrows by the everlasting love of our Lord and Savior. She is whole and in His precious arms. May he grant mercy and comfort to the family as you grieve.
Debbie was definitely everything said about her! There is not a measuring tape big enough to measure her heart! Her presence will be greatly missed. Praying for y’all!! I love you Tracie
She was a very nice person and always had a smile.
She will be missed by a lot of people.
God Bless
I worked with Debbie for over 25 years,, she always had a smile on her face and was willing to do any job. She excelled at her work,,My first ride on a snowmobile was at her house , I was with my young son and Dave took us for a ride..There was also a time when Debbie and I were working in the Hoosick Falls office and I split my pants as I entered the office, Debbie was able to mend the pants as I waited in the restroom. She will be missed and my condolences to Dave and the girls.
Beautifully written. Danno and I send our love and prayers
What a wonderful person! She will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her! Her friendship was heartfelt and genuine!
Our sympathies go out to all of her family. May God grant them peace.
Mr. Perkins and Family I am very sorry for your loss. Love and Prayers!!!!
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Debbie @ Beneficial Finance from 1993 to 1997. She was a very nice lady. She never hesitated to lend a hand or an ear. Debbie also had a great sense of humor. RIP
Debbie was an amazing woman, her beautiful smile was a reflection of the beautiful soul and gigantic heart inside. She is going to be missed beyond measure. All of our love to Dave, Jennifer, Valerie and our entire family. Meg and Rick
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Debbie @ Beneficial Finance for 4 years. She was a nice lady. She never hesitated to lend a hand or an ear. Debbie was smart & funny! May she Rest In Peace.
Debbie was always a warm and welcoming person. Loaded with talent and fun to be with. She will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. My heart goes out to her whole family at this time.
Debbie had the most amazing smile! She always made you feel welcome with the best hugs!
She will be deeply missed❤️
Perkins family, So sorry for your loss. Debbie will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I was so sorry to read about the passing of Debbie. We have enjoyed going to.thete Christmas tree farm and get our Christmas tree from them for the past 2 years I won’t be the same not having her walk around with us picking out just the right tree. I am so sorry for your families loss.
Dave, Sorry to read of the loss of Debbie. May memories one day turn your tears into smiles which warm your heart. Esther Garnsey Robbins
Perkin’s family, please accept my deepest sympathy. I will always remember her beautiful smile . Debbie sure will be missed. God bless
Debbie was truly a special and most generous soul, as are all the members of the Perkins family, whom I love dearly and send my belated condolences. I had the privilege of being hosted by Dave, Debbie and Val in their home as a foreign exchange student. As I attended Hudson Falls High School with Val for several months during my last semester in high school, I got to know and appreciate Deb’s huge heart, especially as I would compare myself with stories of other exchange students in my group who weren’t having a great time in their respective host families. I was truly blessed and am grateful to God to have shared that time with Deb and the Perkins family. I have only love and my best wishes and prayers for Deb’s soul and for God to make her lingering loss easy on the family and her memory forever remembered.