Donna Jeanne Adkins

She was born at the family home on July 28, 1929 in East Canton, Ohio to Albertus and Audrie (Summers) John. Donna grew up with her four siblings: Colleen, Rodgel, Roslyn and Joel. After graduating from high school, she began working at the local movie theater in the box office. This is where she met her soulmate, Robert “Bob” Adkins. He had recently returned from serving in the U.S. Army during WWII. They were joined in holy matrimony on June 6, 1953 in Canton, Ohio. To this union were born two sons: Douglas and Kelly. Donna was a nurturing and loving mother to their two boys. She loved to bowl and was on mixed leagues as well as women’s leagues. Playing Euchre cards and being outdoors were some of her hobbies. The family enjoyed camping their entire married life and would travel to Florida and Canada many times. When Bob retired from Ford Motor Co., they took their travel trailer and went everywhere. Donna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She will be greatly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved her.

Surviving are her two sons and their wives: Douglas (Dixie) Adkins of Olive Branch, Mississippi, Kelly (Mary Ellen) Adkins of Troy, Missouri; her sister: Roslyn Carlson of St. George, Utah and her three adoring grandchildren: Hannah Rose, Audrie Rose, and Adam Robert.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Bob Adkins and her three siblings: Rodgel John, Colleen Tataru and Joel John.

Calling hours will be held at Karlo-Libby funeral Home on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 5-8 pm. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 11 am with Pastor Jim Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Burial Park.