Mary Kate Akin, 66, of Memphis, died February 21, 2012 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Davis Akin; children, William Allen Akin of Bentonville, AR, Andrea Akin Dillenbeck and Ernest Andrew Akin, both of Memphis; sister, Rebecca Hutto of Prince George, VA; and brothers, Michael Brown of Alpharetta, GA and Dan Brown of Nashville, TN. She also leaves four grandchildren, Hannah and Damon Akin and Alex and Mitch Dillenbeck. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 25, from 4-6 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, Poplar Avenue. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society . Online condolences and floral tributes may be made by visiting www.memphisfuneralhome.net. Memphis Funeral Home And Memorial Gardens 5599 Poplar Ave. (901)725-0100