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Trudy Adkins Obituary
Trudy Dawn Denise Adkins, born June 21, 1980 in Gulfport, MS. She was a 1998 graduate of Gulfport High School, where she participated in the marching band and various other activities. She played the piano for over 20 years, and won many prestigious awards. Trudy was a 2002 graduate of Mississippi State University, where she earned a bachelors degree in Journalism and Public Relations. She was a member of the Mississippi State Alumni Association. Trudy Adkins departed this earth in Gulfport on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at the age of 28.
Trudy is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Clarence and Velma Bina Adkins; uncles, Gregory Hugh and Ronnie Lee Adkins, and aunt, Juanita Adkins.
Left to cherish her memory is her mother: Joyce Adkins of Gulfport; guardians, Raymond and Janice Adkins-Dedeaux of Gulfport; uncles: Vernon (Kizzy) Adkins of Long Beach and Hugh (Bernice) Adkins Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA; aunts: Adrian Adkins of Biloxi and Geneva Adkins of Greenwood MS; Tiffanei and Kaylyn Dedeaux of Gulfport whom she considered as her sisters; Gregory and Christopher Dedeaux of Gulfport whom she considered as her brothers; and a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2009 at St. James Baptist Church, 604 25th St. in Gulfport, where the pastor, Rev. Eddie Hartwell, will deliver her eulogy.
Care of our dear loved one is entrusted only to the professionalism of MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME.
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Sponsored by Andre & Pamela and Sarah White.
Kaylyn
December 25, 2023
Dawn it´s been 15 years since you passed and it´s Xmas day I´m crying bc you aren´t here. Merry merry Christmas. We all miss you so much.
Jessica Flanagan
April 11, 2011
Tru, My friend always, I Love You and I thank God for the time that he gave us together. You were my rock, and now your my angel.
Love
J
Cheryl Anderson
November 17, 2010
Tru, I miss you terribly. I had been looking for you for a while and never knew. I miss you so much girl. I'm sorry that I couldn't find you sooner.
Love,
Jazz
Tiffanei Dedeaux
October 8, 2009
I love you sister and miss you so much.
WROTE BY TRUDY
February 25, 2009
Entry #1
Upon arriving home post-Hurricane Katrina, the streets were imaginable. Debris cluttered highways and neighborhoods making even the short cuts home very, very long. And as common after a natural disaster, herds of emergency response and debris removal teams were sent to clear the pathways so that residents who evacuated could have some type of clear, safe path home. I remember at some points, the path was very clear--motorists had no option but to follow the path as marked. There were some areas that had visible detour signs and some that did not. However, it was so easy to determine by using our naked that those unmarked streets were impassible. Within neighborhoods, there were men placed in certain spots to direct traffic and/or answer questions and to even check identification so that only those residents who truly stayed within the neighborhood could pass through. At one point, there were no signs or no, first-hand, visible debris which provided a false pool of options to get home. However, after trial and error, we learned that even those streets were blocked by debris or led to dead ends.
And such is the same with life. After a storm, God dispatches 'emergency response’ and 'debris' removal’ teams way ahead of us to clear a safe path home. There are times when He gives us strict rules to follow, with no options. And at some points, there are visible detour signs. There are also times when they aren't any visible detour signs, but the spiritual eye can see that it is unsafe to pass. God also uses people to guide us and answer our questions to ensure that we are on the right path home. And even when we are swayed by a false pool of options or we have to learn by trial and error eventually running into partially blocked or dead end streets, God is still there protecting, guiding and heading the road to recovery.
Aunt Pamela
February 25, 2009
Missing You!!!!
Marshella Blackmon-Hayes
February 15, 2009
My heart and prayers go out to the adkins family. Trudy was truly a special person we would run into each other from time to time, shopping mostly! Trudy always had a smile on her face and brought one to mine. I feel she is still up above doing the same thing. May god bless you and I will keep you all in my prayers to stay strong.
Gary Moore
February 13, 2009
Trudy as much fun as we had in high school I still cannot believe that god has called you home. You will be missed.
LaShunda Burnett (Robinson)
February 11, 2009
Trudy,you will be truly missed I think about the ties when we were younger and mrs.velma,would take us home from church and we would go to mcdonalds and that one day would lead to weeks of us staying over having lots of fun I will miss you
Nathan Swann
February 9, 2009
Trudy,
It has been since high school since I have seen you. If anything, I would be the most distant person from your memories, but I remember you well. I still remember your enthusiasm and your voice. I can hear you now. You always had a smile on your face. You are in so many of my memories from when we were in band. I know with your personality you have touched many peoples’ hearts. I know you will be watching over many!
Natrita Maston
February 9, 2009
To the Adkins and Dedeaux Family:
I learned of Trudy's passing on my way back from D.C. I am sorry for your loss and I know that she is in a better place. I enjoyed working with Trudy and she will certainly be missed.
Tammie Dillon
February 8, 2009
My friend, you left us much to soon. It will be hard to go on without you being here but I know you watching over us. I will never forget the way you were there for me and my family after my brother's death. I will never let anyone forget you. I love you and you will always be in my heart.
Trudy's Love!
February 7, 2009
Charles & Trudy!
February 7, 2009
Trudy and the Christmas Ladies!
February 7, 2009
Pamela WHITE
February 7, 2009
DEAR TRUDY you left us way to soon , we will forever remember the bright light that you brought with you when you walked in the room. My heart is truly heavy with the love lost that I feel at this time and time is what it will take for this burden to be lifted Tru dat I will always cherish our relationship as friends and confidants Trudy you were and always will have that special place in my heart. My love for you will live on. God bless all those you leave behind. AMEN ! PAM ANDRE and SARAH
MICHELLE ADKINS-WALKER
February 6, 2009
I WILL MISS YOU, MY COUSIN, DEARLY. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER. ALL THE LAUGHING AND JOKING! WE HAD GREAT TIMES!! YOU ARE IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE NOW.
Lisa Reynolds-Little
February 6, 2009
May god bless the Adkins family in each and every way.We will be praying for you all.
Lecketia Baker
February 6, 2009
I'm sorry for your lost. I will always remember the times we shared in the Gulfport High School Band. Trudy will be truly missed.
Catina (Powell) Harris
February 6, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
BRUCE AND JOANN JOHNSON
February 6, 2009
YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AT THIS TIME. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU.
Chloe' Sonnier (Griffin)
February 6, 2009
Trudy was a great friend with a beautiful personality. I was blessed to have her as a friend in high school. I am very upset by her untimely death. I know that she is in a better place, looking down on us. May God continue to bless and keep you always.
Phyllis Davis-Lewis
February 6, 2009
Trudy will be sadly missed by my family. I will always remember her smiling face and words of confort when her best friend my daughther Natalya (Nay-Nay) died. We loved her like she was family.
SHELIA LEWIS LEWIS
February 6, 2009
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
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