Ruth Ann Perkins, age 80 of Louisville, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at Baptist Health Louisville. She was born December 23, 1940 in Loretto to the late Archie and Margaret West. Ruth Ann started work at MetLife at age 17 and worked there until she retired. Ruth Ann was a huge fan of UK, Nascar, and Martin Truex, Jr.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Perkins; one sister, Janie Coyle; one brother, Jimmie West.

Survivors include two sons, Gilbert Perkins, Jr. (Lisa) of Bardstown and Chris Perkins (JoAnne) of Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Dedra Perkins, Ashley Simmons (Josh), Amy Perkins (Justin), Chelsea Perkins (Josh), Christopher Perkins, Jr., Dustin Pryor (Brooke) and Karla Meyer; six great-grandchildren with one on the way; three siblings, Barbara Thomason of Louisville and Charles West and Linda Lee, both of Lebanon.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM Friday, April 23, 2021 at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto. Bro. James Hardin will officiate. Burial will follow in Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery in Raywick.

Visitation is 3-8 PM Thursday at Mattingly Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are Gilbert Perkins, Jr., Chris Perkins, Christopher Perkins, Jr., Dustin Pryor, Josh Simmons and Terry Coyle.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the funeral home is limited to 60 % occupancy, face coverings are required, and food or drink are prohibited.