Mrs. Akins was born Dec. 1, 1928, in Burkesville, Ky., a daughter of the late Virgil Shearl and Delia Finley Shearl. She is preceded in death by her husband, George C. Akins.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Chuck Spinner of Cartersville; two grandchildren, Holly Spinner Allen and Mark Spinner; five great-grandchildren, Cole, Katie-Dru and Caroline Spinner, Will and Abby Allen; and one beloved brother, Stan Shearl and his wife, Betty, Canal Fulton, Ohio. Mrs. Akins worked for The Daily Tribune, Steins, then later opened her own dress shop. In the early ’70s, she started the first Al-Anon group in Cartersville. She was an accomplished artist who had many hobbies, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
She was a great friend and was always happy to share her wisdom and comfort with anyone in need. She was especially known for being positive and cheerful, no matter what adversity she might face or pain she might be enduring. Her dear friends at Fite Living Center say she lit up the room when she walked in. She usually had a mischievous glint in her eye and kept everyone laughing.
The family will receive friends at the Owen Funeral Home from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at Sunset Memory Gardens, with the Rev. Wayne
Owen officiating.
Please visit our website at www.owenfunerals.com to sign the online guest register.
Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville, is in charge of the arrangements.
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