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'''Phyllis E. | '''Phyllis E. Perkins''' (died [[May 10]], [[2023]] in [[Mulga]]) was, as '''Phyllis from Mulga''', a regular call-in participant on the [[Paul Finebaum Radio Network]]. | ||
Perkins died from | Perkins was known for her impassioned support of [[Alabama Crimson Tide]] athletic teams and a willingness to attack anyone who downplayed their excellence. | ||
Perkins was diagnosed with lung cancer in the 1990s and underwent a lobectomy in [[1996]]. In [[2010]] she was also diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent chemotherapy. In [[2016]] the [[SEC Network]] produced a profile of her and her husband, [[Donald Perkins|Donald]], who also had a terminal cancer diagnosis. He died in [[2021]]. | |||
Perkins died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in [[2023]]. She is buried at [[Forest Grove Memorial Gardens]]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:17, 17 May 2023
Phyllis E. Perkins (died May 10, 2023 in Mulga) was, as Phyllis from Mulga, a regular call-in participant on the Paul Finebaum Radio Network.
Perkins was known for her impassioned support of Alabama Crimson Tide athletic teams and a willingness to attack anyone who downplayed their excellence.
Perkins was diagnosed with lung cancer in the 1990s and underwent a lobectomy in 1996. In 2010 she was also diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent chemotherapy. In 2016 the SEC Network produced a profile of her and her husband, Donald, who also had a terminal cancer diagnosis. He died in 2021.
Perkins died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 2023. She is buried at Forest Grove Memorial Gardens.
References
- Flanagan, Ben (January 24, 2016) "Watch ESPN's heartwarming feature on Phyllis from Mulga and her family's fight against cancer." The Birmingham News
- Heim, Mark (May 11, 2023) "Paul Finebaum on death of Phyllis from Mulga: ‘We are all heartbroken’." AL.com
- "Phyllis E. Perkins" obituary (May 11, 2023) AL.com