Fran Perrin

April 24, 1946 - December 15, 2021

Frances Charlene Perrin, age 75, of Higginsville, Missouri passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 15, 2021 after a long illness. Fran was born April 24, 1946 in Kansas City, MO. She was the daughter of Delbert and Essie Perrin. Fran attended Raytown High School in Raytown, MO and obtained a nursing degree from the University of Missouri in 1968. After living in Greece for four years, Fran returned home to accept a nursing position as a NICU charge nurse at the University of Tennessee Hospital in Memphis. She later worked in Danville, Kentucky, as a recruiter for medical professionals at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Upon retirement, Fran moved to John Knox Village East in Higginsville, MO. She was a resilient woman of strong convictions. Her fondest moments always revolved around a great meal. In her spare time and retired life, she loved rescuing animals and quilting. Fran is survived by one brother Jim (Billie Holman) Perrin of Warrensburg, MO; one niece Kristin (Jake) Ruthstrom of Lee’s Summit, MO; two nephews Jimmy (Ruth Ann Corder) Perrin of Corder, MO, and Matthew (Ashley Lawrence) Perrin of Kansas City, MO. She is also survived by one great niece; Madison, and five great nephews; Josh, Will, Bennett, Eli, and Jack. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Stewart Hoefer Funeral Home located at 1600 North Main Street, Higginsville, MO. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made to the Friends of the Friendless Animal Rescue and Shelter of Lexington, MO.