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Myettih Akers Obituary
She was born in Montgomery County, Va., and had been a Peninsula resident since 1961. Tootsie was a member of Second Community Baptist Church in Newport News.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Randel Randolph Akers; and her parents, Eunice and Arthur Radford.
Survivors include two daughters, Keyba Smith and her husband, Billy and Reba Carter and her husband, Joey; one son, Randel 'Randy' Akers and his wife, Rita; five grandchildren, Billy, Kim, Stephanie, Shawn, and Ryan; seven great-grandchildren, Kailen, Brittanie, Dakota, Shawn, Kaitlyn, Jordan and Autumn; three sisters and five brothers.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Second Community Baptist Church with Pastor Cliff Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Second Community Baptist Church, 39 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601.
Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com.
Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Myettih Akers
Nancylynn McDevitt
November 13, 2009
Dear Randy, Keyba and Rebya,
Your mom was such an amazing lady. While my sons were students at St. Andrew's we worked together in the lunch room a few times a month - there was always a smile for all the kids (who see knew by name within days of school starting!). Tootsie was a force of nature, never slowing down. She always spoke of you all with such love. She will be missed by me so very much. Take care,
Nancylynn McDevitt-Means
Donna Naylor
November 13, 2009
I can not express the sadness that was felt by so many of the parents and children at St. Andrew's Episcopal School when hearing about your loss. Tootsie's contributions to the school made everyone's day a little brighter. She safely delivered children to and from school and served each and every lunch with care. I so enjoyed my lunch room time with her and my children adored her. Her enthusiasm and love of life was contagious. Please know how special she was to so many. She will be greatly missed and always remembered.
Elaine Styles- Plogger
November 9, 2009
Reyba, I am so sorry to here about your mother, it's been along time but I can still remember what a beautiful lady she was. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
joyce Edgerton-Laslo
November 8, 2009
Keyba, Rebya and Randy
although we have not seen each other through the year i remember growing up on edgewood and the good times we had. your mom will be missed. sorry I couldnt be there i was in NC at a funeral. Joyce (Edgerton)Laslo, call me sometime 596-4113
Joy Holden-Nester
November 8, 2009
Keyba,
I am so sorry for your loss. I only met your mother once when you invited me to attend a race. I believe we were in the 8th or 9th grade at Warwick High. My thoughts are with you
during this time.
Al and Brandon Ray
November 8, 2009
Randy,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you in you time of need.
November 6, 2009
Tootsie was the sweetest person, she was always happy and really knew how to make you feel at home, she is now with God and He is so very pleased with her as she always knew how to make a person feel good Second Community Baptist Church will never be the same without Tootsie.
Tootsie was always so happy and I was happy just being in her company, she really loved her family, and from the first day I saw her I knew that she was a Beautiful Lady and that she Loved the Lord.
My Mother is in heaven and I know that they are having a really good time together.
You are in heaven and you are also here with all of us that love you.
Good Night Tootsie.
Your friend,
Ruby James
greg pletcher
November 6, 2009
Randy & Family
We are truly saddened by the loss of your mother, may gods grace comfort you at this time, you are in our thoughts and prayers
and we are here for you if you need us
Greg & Sharon Pletcher
Margaret Cook
November 6, 2009
Sorry can't be their.My husband Mark and son Phil be their Sat. Can't even put into words how I love tootie. She always called us family which we felt it to. To the Aker family we love you all. Sure will miss talking to her on phone. Thank you to Randy and family to keep us Updated.We loved tootie and family.
Mrs Margaret R. cook-Gainesville fl.
PATTY CLEMONS
November 6, 2009
AUNT TOOTIES YOU WILL BE MISS FOR ALL. YOU HAVE BE THERE FOR EVERYONE.GOD BLESS YOUR KIDS. I LOVE AUNT TOOTIES.
PATTY CLEMONS
November 6, 2009
AUNT TOOTSIE YOU WILL MISS FROM ALL OF US. YOU ARE ONE OF KIND. YOU WERE AWAY THERE FOR US KIDS,
I LOVE YOU.
PATTY CLEMONS
Ricky & Sissy Perdue
November 6, 2009
Randal,Keyba & Rebya, We are so sorry for your loss. Ricky & I have some of the BEST childhood memories with ya'll. I can remember the 5 of us kids in the back of that old Galaxy with Tootsie driving & Hope in co-pilot getting it down the road to one race track or another. Ya'lls Mom was 1 of a kind, not one out there better. Just know ya'll are in our HEARTS & PRAYERS! Love, Ricky & Sissy Perdue
Stephanie Simms
November 6, 2009
Grandma
God needed one more to fill the empty space,
he looked around the hospital and saw your sweet face,
when you stopped breathing,
we knew you were gone,
you went so peacefully,
so we knew you chose the right home,
we knew your skies weren't so blue,
and the roads were getting too tough for you,
but you fought that fight,
and you did the best you could do,
the best part was you didn't die alone,
the day God sent you home.
- Anonymous
Donna Owen
November 6, 2009
My precious friend Sue,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know your Sister is resting in the arms of Our Savior. Take comfort in knowing you will meet again in GLORY one day.
With Heartfelt Sympathy and Love,
November 6, 2009
To the Akers Family:
Your mom was a very special lady. We will greatly miss her here at St. Andrew's. Take good care of yourselves and remember that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Martha Quarstein
Karen (Bean) Drees-Owens
November 6, 2009
I rode the bus at St. Andrews with Mrs Akers back in the 80's and she was the sweetest person. My children are now at St. Andrews and were on her bus to the Y in the past . We are truly heart broken by your loss. May you know that she has touched the lives of many.
Amanda Pope
November 6, 2009
"Randy, Rita and Shawn"- I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Akers. She was a very sweet lady and I always use to love going to the shop with my dad to see her. You are in our thoughts and prayers... If there is anything we could do please let us know...
With love,Amanda Hancock Pope
Gene Mahady
November 6, 2009
Randy. So sorry to hear about your Mother.God Bless you and your family..
Brandt Nichols
November 6, 2009
Love Always Remembers
May tender memories soften your grief,
May fond recollection bring you relief,
And may you find comfort and peace in the thought
Of the joy that knowing your loved one brought
For time and space can never divide
Or keep you loved one from your side
When memory paints in colors true
The happy hours that belonged to you.
To the Akers family... Mamaw is loved and will be sadly missed by all who knew her!
Our thoughts are prayer are with you in this time of sorrow..
Bobby, Terry Brandt
David, Alicia Brandt
Hope, Rich, Colby, Sheridan Nichols
Amy Shumate
November 6, 2009
Billy and Rhonda- You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there's anything we can do for you all.
Take care,
Love,
Amy, Ronnie and Chase Shumate
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