Dorothy J. Akins, 90, of 1429 Sizer Run Rd., Emporium, PA died at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport on Friday, (March 13, 2015) morning.
She was born January 23, 1925 in Emporium, PA a daughter of the late David R. and Mary Alice Wells Bennett.
She married Charles Akins, who survives
Dorothy will be remembered by her family and friends for her sincere compassion to the hurting and needy in society. She enjoyed gardening, was highly skilled at knitting and crocheting, and loved to nurture the local hummingbirds.
Surviving
In addition to her husband Charles Akins
Daughter: Donna Akins, Emporium
Son: Robert Akins, Emporium
Daughter: Stella Bish, Mt. Pleasant PA
Son: Lyle Akins, Emporium
Brother: Richard Bennett (Virginia), Charlotte, NC
Brother: Lyle Bennett (Marlene), Etters, PA
Preceded in Death By
Parents: David R. and Mary Alice Wells Bennett
Son: Donald Akins
2 Sisters: Isabelle and Mantie
4 Brothers: Harold, Grover, Robert & Miles Bennett
Funeral Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Monday (March 16, 2015) at 4:00 PM with Rev. James Eastman, Pastor, Deeper Waters Ministries, officiating.
Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Monday, one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA
Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT
FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.
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