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Patsy Atkins Obituary

Patsy Atkins, age 72, passed on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, R.B. Atkins; parents, George and Ada Baker; daughter, Melissa Freeman; and sister, Shirley Locke.

She is survived by her sons, Doug (Heather) Atkins of Newport, Scott (Lisa) Atkins of Newport; daughter, Stacy (Eric) Freeman of Newport; grandchildren, Justin (Dawn) Freeman, Megan (Michael) Shelton, Dustin (Katie) Gregg, Chase Gregg; great-grandchildren, Annistyn Shelton, Konnor Gregg, Kaison Gregg; brother, David Baker of NC; sisters, Mary Allison of NC, and Martha (Roger) Buckner of Newport; along with several other nieces, nephews, family and friends.

The family will receive friends 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Manes Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Robert Williamson and Rev. Ricky Dennis officiating. Interment will be 2 p.m. Sunday, October 1, 2023 in New Home Cemetery.

Family and friends may sign the online guest register at www.manesfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements with Manes Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Newport Plain Talk on Sep. 29, 2023.

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