In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Jacob Akers III and a brother, Martin Riddle.
Mrs. Akers was the owner of Akers Bookkeeping and Tax Service. She was a member of Clearview Gospel Missions. She enjoyed cooking and shopping.
She is survived by her son, Larry Riddle (Brandy Nuckles); sisters, Phillis Lawson (Harold) and Bertha Hutchens (Elmo); brother, Benjamin “Bennie” Riddle; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at McKee-Stone Chapel. Burial will be at the Riddle Family Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at McKee Stone.
Arrangements are by Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home-Martinsville, VA
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