Saturday, March 14, 2015

Dorothy J. Akins


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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