Hilda Pauline Perkins Howard, 97 of Cornelius, NC died July 17, 2014 at the Huntersville Oaks. Born March 15, 1917 in Griffin, Georgia she was a daughter of the late William Ira Perkins and Susan Elizabeth Pitts Perkins. She was a member of Cornelius Baptist Church and retired transportation coordinator for the US Army. Funeral Services will be conducted in Griffin Georgia She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Dayna McKinney and husband Eugene of Cornelius; grandchildren, Russell Cowan and Melissa Vasquez and four great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Cornelius Baptist Church Cornelius, NC Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville is assisted the family. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com