![]() ![]() ![]() “They’ve made a great name for themselves,” said McMurtry. and Hilda whom she met through their church, Lamb of God Missionary Baptist Church. Now that she’s retired and moved back home, she felt it was only right to come visit Willie Sr. Perkins Family Restaurant in over 20 years because she moved away for work. “We hope they continue to support the restaurant for years to come.īrenda McMurtry hadn’t been to Mr. “We are grateful for them,” she said about the community’s support. Just like Hilda, Cherry said it’s because of the Milwaukee community and those around the nation who’ve helped the restaurant reach 50 years. “I lean on God and ask him for guidance.” ![]() and Cherry Perkins, the current owner who was married to Willie Jr.Īfter losing her husband in 2010, Cherry said it was a challenge running an entire restaurant, but God was always on her side. The restaurant was bought in 1999 by their late son Willie Perkins Jr. and Hilda started the business, they are no longer owners. “We did a lot of hard work, but we don’t regret it,” she said.Īlthough Willie Sr. She encourages more Black people to take a chance on themselves and go into business for themselves. When the two first had the idea, Hilda said she knew it would be a lot of work but that didn’t stop them. “Without the people in the community we would be nothing.” I’m just so happy things went for 50 years,” said Hilda. ![]()
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