Edith Dixon Akers

Edith Dixon Akers obituary, Litt Carr, KY

Edith Dixon Akers

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Edith Akers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home - Hindman on Mar. 17, 2026.
Edith Dixon Akers, age 96 of Frankfort, Kentucky formally of Knott County. Passed away on Monday March 16, 2026, at the Baptist Health in Lexington, KY. She was born on March 25, 1929, in Blackey, Ky to the late Robert "Bob" & Margarett Combs Dixon. She was the wife of the late Donald P. Akers. She was a devout member of the Little Home Old Regular Baptist Church in Redfox, KY.

Edith is survived by her Children- Robert (Lynn) Akers, Donna Kay (Michael) Allgeier; Grandchildren- Darren Akers, Andrea Green, Mathew Akers, Corey Allgeier; Great-Grandchildren- William, Abby, Ben, Max, Sam, Axyl, Logan; Brother- Bennett Dixon; A Host of Extended Family & Friends.

Edith is preceded in passing by her Husband- Donald P. Akers; Parents- Robert "Bob" & Margarett Combs Dixon; 2 Brothers & 7 Sisters.

Graveside Services will be on Monday March 23, 2026 at 1PM at Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery in LittCarr, KY with Brother Cody Jones & Brother Randy Combs officiating. Burial will follow at the Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery in LittCarr, KY. Edith will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Under the professional care of Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman Chapel.

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Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home - Hindman

125 Parks Branch Road PO Box 537, Hindman, KY 41822

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Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery

Carr Fork Cemetery Road, Litt Carr, KY 41834

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