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Obituary For Ms. Myrna Lee Akins
YOUNGSTOWN A homecoming celebration in honor of Ms. Myrna Lee Akins, 86 will be held Thursday July 29th, 2021 at 11am at Union Baptist Church in Youngstown, OH. Ms. Akins departed this life July 16, 2021, at Park Vista of Youngstown at the age of 86. Ms. Akins was born December 13, 1934 a daughter of Artell and Rosa Lee Gilford Woods. Ms. Akins was a graduate of The Rayen School and was formerly employed with Howell Industries, in Masury Ohio before retiring. Ms. Akins was a excellent cook and baker. She enjoyed shopping, playing bridge and entertaining at family dinners. She was faithful member of the Union Baptist Church and served in various choirs, with the kitchen committee and with the Altar Guild.
She leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memory, her son Wayne Lee Akins; her sister, Geri Woods-Coles of E. Orange, New Jersey; her nieces, Herma A. Barnette, Brenda (Floyd Showers Jr.), Rose Cook-Duke of Norfolk, Virginia; her nephews, Vernon Brown, Ricardo Fant; a host of great nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Charlie Mae Brown, Helen Woods-Cook and Lonnie Belle Fant. The family will receive friends Thursday from 10-11am at the church.
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Candle For Aunt Myrna. From, Jan Columbus, Ohio
I Will Cherish
Aunt Myrna's Memory.
God Bless You, Woods Family.
From Jan Columbus, Ohio.
I Will Cherish Aunt Myrna's Memory. God Bless You, Woods Family.
Jan, Columbus, Ohio.
Dearest Family:
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate the life and legacy Sis. Myrna.
Love Always,
The Mattie P. Stevens Family--Somerset, New Jersey and The Dr. Fredrick D. Stevens Family--Allentown, Pennsylvania
Dear Family: Sherry and I are keeping you in our Hearts and Prayers. Myrna was a bright and loving light in our lives. Her smile made every day a special one. She will Rest In Peace in God's arms. Mayor George McKelvey
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