Carolyn Pike Perkins

Mrs. Carolyn Pike Perkins, age 92, of LaGrange, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026, at her home.

Born June 5, 1934, in LaGrange, Mrs. Perkins was the daughter of the late Lewis Pike and Ada Jane Brazell Pike. She lived in many parts of the country during her late husband’s 22 year military career and returned to make her home in Troup County in 1974. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Community Church and owned and operated Carolyn’s Hair Croppers in LaGrange for many years.

Mrs. Perkins loved her work as a hairdresser and operated her shop until age 80, but still managed to cut and style hair even after closing her shop. She was very artistic and had special talents for sewing, painting, and making ceramics. She loved strawberries, loved taking care of plants, and was known to be able to revive plants that others had given up. Most of all, she loved her family and enjoyed caring for and providing for all of her family members.

Survivors include her daughters, Patricia Diann Perkins Lawrence (James G. Lawrence) of Opelika, AL, Carol Louise Perkins Wallace of LaGrange. D0lores Jane Perkins Tomlinson (Nathan Tomlinson) of Hogansville; seven grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Cecil Clinton Perkins.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, at Pleasant Grove Community Church in LaGrange. Interment will be in Meadoway Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, prior to the service.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mckibbenfuneralhome.com

Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home of Hogansville is in charge of arrangements.