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Ruth Akins Obituary


Family-Placed Death Notice

Mrs. Ruth Akins, 88, of East Point, died Thursday, January 3, 2008. She was a homemaker and a member of East Point Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Akins of East Point; two sons, Ken and wife Lynn Akins of Lilburn, Thomas and wife Linda Akins of Tyrone; grandchildren, Jeffrey Akins, Matthew Akins, Steven Akins, Aaron Akins, Adam Akins; two great-grandchildren, Joseph Akins, Alyssa Akins; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be on Monday, January 7, 2008 at Eleven o'clock A. M. in East Point Christian Church. Dr. Hoyt Johnson will officiate. Interment services will be at Two Thirty o'clock P. M. in Kennesaw Memorial Park in Kennesaw. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 P. M. at Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, 2968 East Point Street, East Point, Georgia 30344.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 5, 2008.
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Dear Atkins Family,

I was sad to hear the news of the passing of Ms.Ruth. She was an inspriation to me growing up at East Point Christian. She and Ken were always so dear to my family and loved all the children that went into her care in the nursery. Many memories we will keep and I will pray for the family. Knowing the feeling of the loss of a mother, my heart goes out to the boys. What makes it easier to bear is knowing that she has now joined many others in the wonderful Mansion over the hill top and she is helping get it ready for the rest of us. May God bless your family.


(Robert and Betty Taylor's Daughter)

Carol Taylor Moore

February 6, 2008

Thomas, Ken and Kenneth and Family

I wish to offer my condolences for the loss of Ruth. I have known your family for many years and think the world of all of you. I have memories of Mrs Akins and when she and Kenneth left Delowe Drive, they were missed very much. May God bless you and you will remain in my family's prayers.

Ron Logan

Ron Logan

January 6, 2008

Godspeed on your journey home, Mrs Akins.
We have been truly blessed by knowing you.

Mike and Celeste Daniel

January 6, 2008

So sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. We are out of town or else most definitely would be with you to celebrate Ruth's influential life. Our prayers are with you.

Ken & Barbara Pew

January 6, 2008

I am sorry for your loss.I had the pleasure of delivering meals on wheels to miss Ruth and your father .She always had a smile and would not let you leave without some candy.God Bless

Harry Miller

January 5, 2008

Dear Thomas,
I'm so sorry about your Mother's passing.
May God comfort you and your family with happy memories.
Sincerely,
Curtis & Georganne (Chatham) Murdock

Georganne Murdock

January 5, 2008

may the Lord be with you Ruth and also Ken and the children. You have been great neighbors.

Jewell Fulller

January 5, 2008

We have lost a wonderful Christian Lady. Aunt Ruth was always a part of my life. We were "buddies" when I was around 4 and 5 years old. She and I did a lot of things together while she waited for Uncle Kenneth to return from his duties in WWII. I will cherish these memories even more now. I have my first pair of earrings that she gave me and a ring with an E on it. I am proud that I was given her name. I will miss our long phone talks. I know she was so proud of all her "boys" and of the girls they married.
She was always so kind to my children.
Uncle Kenneth, I know your heart is breaking, but I also know that you beleive in eternal life and we must all remember and rejoice that she has seen Jesus face to face and will suffer no more.
With deepest sympathy
Emily and Scott

Emily Getman

January 5, 2008

Mom,

We miss you so much and love you. You are the epitome of a great mom and grandmother. We have been truly blessed.

Love,
Thomas, Linda, Aaron and Adam

Thomas Akins

January 5, 2008

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