Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....AKINS, MARJORIE BUTLER April 17, 2015
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News Star World - April 19, 2015
MARJORIE BUTLER AKINS

Marjorie Butler Akins, 95, went to be with her Lord on April 17, 2015. 
Graveside Interment service will be held at 12:00 Noon, Monday, April 20, 2015, 
at Springhill City Cemetery, Springhill, LA under the direction of Mulhearn 
Funeral Home of Monroe.

She was the daughter of Dr. Rupert and Katherine Butler and was born October 
17, 1919, in Springhill, LA. She attended the University of Arkansas in 
Fayetteville where she was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. There she 
developed a lifelong friendship with six sorority sisters. They continued to 
meet annually until 2008 at an age of 88. She also enjoyed playing bridge and 
was in many bridge groups throughout the years. She was an avid traveler 
throughout the states and many countries. She loved her church and maintained a 
strong interest in the work of missionaries around the world.

Marjorie married Joseph Vernon Akins in June of 1939. Throughout their marriage 
they lived in several towns - Springhill, LA; Bastrop, LA; Vicksburg, MS and 
Texarkana, TX. After Vernon retired they moved to Monroe, LA, to be close to 
family. She always had a talent for hospitality and made a home where ever she 
lived.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Vernon Akins; her son, Joe 
Frank Akins, and daughters-in law, Doiline Irby Akins and Sherry Deakins Akins.

She is survived by her son Wade Akins and wife Barbara, of Memphis TN; daughter 
Kathy Baker and husband Richard of Monroe; seven grandchildren, Velda Dyson and 
husband Charlie; Connie Knight; Christy Brawner; Tim Akins and wife Micheline; 
Jason Akins and wife Charity; Joey Baker and wife Emily; Andy Baker and wife 
Suzie, and 15 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Sunday, April 19, 2015, at 
Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe.

Pallbearers will be Joey Baker, Andy Baker, Tim Akins, Jason Akins, David Baker 
and Lanny Moore.

Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Mulhearn Funeral Home

Sterlington Road

Monroe, Louisiana

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