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ANN AKPABIO Obituary

ANN G. AKPABIO, 66, of Columbia City, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013. She was a career long employee of the American Red Cross. She is survived by her son, Uwem (Melissa) Akpabio of Fort Wayne; and her two and a half year old grandson, Evan. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City with visitation two hours prior. Preferred memorials are to the American Red Cross, Fort Wayne. Condolences may be sent to smithandsonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Dec. 15, 2013.

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Milard family

December 18, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. May your family find the comfort God can give. 2 Cor 1:3

December 16, 2013

Uwem,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was so nice to work with. You and your family have our sincere sympathy.
Rob & Renee Ely

Alice Stiffner

December 14, 2013

So sorry for your loss Uwem. She was a great lady and much loved at the Red Cross. I'm so glad she retired when she did and was able to enjoy the last few year without the stress. She loved you very much.

December 14, 2013

My thoughts and prayers goes out to Uwem and his family. Ann was an amazing lady. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Maggie Vickers

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