Judith Ann Akers

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Judith Ann Akers

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907 Durham Road PO Box 1135, Roxboro, NC 27573

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Judith Akers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brooks & White Funeral Home and Crematory - Roxboro on Mar. 3, 2026.
Judith Ann Akers, age 71, of Roxboro, North Carolina passed away on February 28, 2026. Born on January 28, 1955, in Roanoke, Virginia, Judi was the daughter of Ardine Layman Akers and the late Lawrence Edward Akers. She attended James Madison University and graduated with honors in 1977. She returned home to work at the Franklin County Department of Social Services, before moving to Person County DSS where she spent over 30 years before retiring in 2018.

Judi is survived by her husband of 37 years: Marvin Painter; her son: Zachary Painter; her daughter and family: Laura Bryant (Nathan), and two grandsons, Cameron and Jackson; her mother: Ardine Akers; her siblings: Emilene Baker (Ken), Edward Akers Jr. (Zoya), John Akers (Dana), and Bonnie Firebaugh; many aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

Judi cherished her family deeply. Her joy came from spending time with those she loved. Judi was a proud member of the Person County Friends of the Library, a volunteer with the Person County Habitat for Humanity, a member of the Virginia's Old Carolina Road Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and an active member of the church. She loved to garden, cook, and read. She enjoyed weekly line dancing with friends at the Person County Senior Center.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Brooks and White Funeral Home in Roxboro, NC. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Antioch Church of the Brethren in Rocky Mount, VA.

Memorials may be made to the Person County Partnership for Children funding the Dolly Parton Imagination Library at 111 South Main Street, PO Box 1791, Roxboro NC 27573 or the Person County Friends of the Public Library at 319 South Main Street, Roxboro, NC 27573.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

6

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Brooks and White Funeral Home

907 Durham Road PO Box 1135, Roxboro, NC 27573

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Mar

6

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Brooks and White Funeral Home

907 Durham Road PO Box 1135, Roxboro, NC 27573

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Mar

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Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Antioch Church of the Brethren

2996 Callaway Rd., Rocky Mount, VA 24151

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