Annette Marie Perkins

March 23, 1968 - June 8, 2026

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Wearing the dress she received a marriage proposal in, and covered with an Afghan that her late mother Diane Sheley crocheted, Annette Perkins was laid to rest in a bamboo casket at West Granville Cemetery, Milwaukee. Prayers were given by her niece Emme Perkins.

Annette was born in 1968 to Thomas and Diana Sheley in Encino, California. She grew up near Two Rivers, Wisconsin, and graduated from Mishicot High School.

She met her future husband, Anthony Perkins, at UW-Green Bay. They were both music students. In 1991, Annette said yes to the marriage proposal, and the couple moved to Marinette, Wisconsin.

While there, the greatest joy in Annette’s life happened when Forresta, her daughter, was born.

Moving to Milwaukee, Annette graduated from UW-Milwaukee with honors in music performance. She played oboe and English horn with the Concord Chamber Orchestra and other ensembles in the Milwaukee area. At the Bristol Renaissance Faire, she performed as a recorder soloist. She taught 100s of students through her private music studio for over 30 years.

Nine years ago, Annette became suddenly and unexpectedly disabled and could no longer delight in her lifelong passion for performing music. Sadness filled her days. On June 8, 2026, Annette entered heaven, and today she is making music with the angels. Her dream to perform music again has come true.

Praise Him with tambourine and dance; praise Him with string and wind instruments! Psalm 150:4

Annette is survived by her husband, Tony; their daughter, Forresta; father, Tom (Yvonne) Sheley; sister, Jackie (Mark) Krull; nieces, Emme Perkins and Erin (Benny) Draghi; nephews, Preston (Kourtney) Perkins and Luke (Savana) Krull; her feline support companion, Miss Melody; and cat, Dudley.

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Tom and Yvonne, Sorry to hear of your loss. Sound like she was an exceptional talented person!

I am very sad to hear about Annette's passing. She was my violin teacher for 9 years in Menomonee Falls. She also taught both of my sisters piano for many years. I will remember Annette from her patience, kindness, love of cats, and incredible musicianship. I was always amazed at her versatility when it came to playing an array of instruments. When I started taking lessons from her in second grade, she pushed me to do my best — and with her help, I was able to make it through the Suzuki books. I also owe a great deal of gratitude for the role she played in my personal music journey and passions for performing. Her guidance and encouragement inspired me to study classical music in college. I currently perform around Milwaukee and sing at Krause Funeral Homes' Service of Remembrance ceremonies. She played a major role in where I am today. I have no doubt Annette is making music with the angels in heaven, and I am forever thankful for the wisdom and musical expertise she bestowed up my life.

We did not know Annette in person but through Facebook Posts from Anthony,her husband.She was already limited and sick.We saw her as sweet.She gave off vibes of Joy. A SPECIAL Spirit with a LOVE OF LIFE AND FUN . Deepest Sympathy.

I so miss my MUFFIN. There are so many memories. Now she is at peace and no more pain, other than my pain of my loss. Dad

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