Edna Wray Adkins, 101 years old, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2012 at the Brian Center, Eden, NC.
The Funeral service will be at Fair Funeral Home 2:00 PM Thursday, December 20th. The service will be officiated by Reverend Paul Hawkins. We know her long time minister and friend, Tommy Mitchell will be there in spirit smiling from above. Internment will be at Dan View Cemetery in Draper, NC following the service.
Mrs. Adkins, born in Ferrum, VA, was a long time resident of Draper, a founding member of the Victory Baptist Church and it‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ‚Äö?묢s oldest living member. She was a volunteer worker at Morehead Memorial Hospital for 33 years and at the time of her retirement, had the longest tenure of service. She retired from Fieldcrest Mills with over 30 years of service.
She is survived by her son, Robert Kenneth Adkins, six grandchildren, Dixie Cassell, Tim Meeks, Rena Hamilton, Tracy Hinson, Haylee Grill and Patty Lane Adkins, seven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Of special help and support to her were her niece, Carolyn Lancaster, Her son in Law Ronnie Farris and her special friend, June Harris.
Mrs. Adkins had lived a long and productive life and was more than ready to go be with her husband, Robert Adkins, her daughters , Geneva Joyce and Peggy Farris and her grandchildren, John Meeks, Gina Joyce and Greg Joyce who had all gone on before her.
The visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, December 19th at Fair Funeral Home, Eden, NC.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
I was so sorry to see about the passing of Edna.She was a wonderful day and enjoyed life. She was a faithful member of the Draper Senior Club and as the director of that group we enjoy many great times together. I know that see will be missed by many. My prayers are with her family.
Faye Carter
Ken, With sadness I send this condolence message to you at the death of your mother. There are and have been a lot of people named Adkins in Eden and we are not related to them even though my family had been in Eden (Leaksville) for three generation. As a result, I read the obit but did not realize that she was your mother until I saw your post on Fb. May God richly bless you with his care, strength, and comfort in your time of grief.
James Adkins
Timmy, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your grandmother. Keeping you in my prayers.
Daphine Vernon
So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. May God look over all of you. Take comfort in knowing she lived and long and full life and was obviously a very special lady. Rest in peace....
Susan Turner
Im so sorry for your loss. I did not know her wish i had.Was she related to to a Giles Henry Wray?
Brenda Lillard
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