Obituary of Jessica Maria Perkins

Jessica Maria Perkins, age 65 of Chico, California, went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2022. She was born August 2, 1956 in Terceira, Portugal to Joao Reis and Maria Fatima Aguiar.

She met the love of her life, Patrick Perkins August of 1973 while Patrick was serving in the Air Force. Together they raised two wonderful children, Michael Perkins and Michelle (Perkins) Smith. 

She is survived by her husband Patrick Perkins of Chico; two children, their spouses, 5 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Jessica was saved at the age of 16 and lived faithfully serving the Lord and others until her death. She was a member Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Chico, CA for more than 25 years.

Jessica was a nurturing and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and second mother and grandmother to many others that she considered her extended family. She loved them all. She lived her life always welcoming others and was full of laughter. She would always enjoy the little moments of her family’s lives, always teaching them to find a reason to laugh and smile. Jessica always encouraged her family to keep their faith and give God the glory.

Patrick and Jessica were married 48 years. In those years, her greatest joy was the continuous blessings of the Lord. She will be greeted in Heaven by her parents, brother and so many more that knew her. We will miss her and carry her with us in our hearts forever.

Funeral Service is scheduled for Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 2 p.m., Pleasant Valley Baptist Church of Chico.