Inez Amelia

Akins

Inez Amelia Akins passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the age 101. She was the loving wife of the late Louis Akins, Sr. She was born on April 10, 1913 to the late Lewis and Emma Sylvester Hayes in Alta, Iowa and grew up in Makoti, North Dakota, graduating from Makoti High School as Valedictorian of her Senior Class. She was an avid track runner and received many honors and awards.

She is survived by (4) children, Donna Smith of Bunker, Mo., Trudy Burns (Richard) of High Ridge, Mo., Robert (Nora) Akins of Fenton, Mo., and Richard (Dorthy) Akins of Bunker, Mo. She is also survived by (4) Daughters-in-law, Shirley Hayes of Cedar Hill, Mo., Betty Akins of Imperial, Mo., Fay Akins of Ironton, Mo., and Lorraine Akins of St. Louis, Mo. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren as well as many other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her son, Donald Hayes, Sr., (4) step-sons, Amon Akins, Ray Akins, Hubert Akins and Louis Akins Jr. (1) granddaughter, Vicki Brazel, (2) step-grandsons, John Akins and James Akins.

Inez was a Charter Member of Ohlman Missionary Baptist Church and she served as pianist for 40+ years and was a faithful and dedicated member until she was unable to attend. She loved her church and loved her pastor, Terry Sharp.

Inez will be sorely missed by her family and loved ones, but will rest in peace in her heavenly home.





Visitation: Friday, November 21st 4 to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Funeral Services: Saturday, November 22nd 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home


Minister: Pastor Terry Sharp

Burial: Corridon-Reynolds Cemetery


Pallbearers: Richard Akins Jr., Robert Akins Jr., Rocky Akins, Derwin Smith, Jeff Smith and Donald Hayes Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers: Steve Akins, Kevin Fritzsche and Todd Pflanz.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

In lieu of Flowers: Ohlman Missionary Baptist Church or Corridon-Reynolds Cemetery