1939
Gay
2006
Gay F. Akins
September 10, 1939 — November 6, 2006
Gay F. Akins, age 67, of 184 Campers Haven Road, Vienna, died Monday, November 6, 2006, at Crisp Regional Hospital.
Born in Jefferson County, Florida, she was the daughter of the late James Franklin Faircloth and Leola Cruce Faircloth. She was a graduate of Florida State University and taught school in Florida and Georgia for 36 years, specializing in special education. Gay was a member of First Baptist Church of Vienna, the Alathean Sunday School Class and had served as president of the Dooly County Teachers Association.
Survivors include:
Husband: Robert "Buddy Akins of Vienna
Sons: Stan Parker of Perry, FL
Terry Parker (Teresa) of Perry, FL
Robbie Akins (Kim) of Vidalia
Daughter: Amy Fore (Marty) of Vienna
Sister: Martha Faircloth of Perry, FL
Brothers: Jack Faircloth of Perry, FL
Donnie Faircloth of Perry, FL
Grandchildren: Sarah Parker, Chase Fore, Katie Parker, Brian Parker and Dean White
Her sister, Mary Jo O'Steen, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, November 8 in First Baptist Church of Vienna. Rev. Matt Stephens and Rev. Billy Forrest will officiate and burial will follow in Tippettville Cemetery.
The family will greet friends from 6 - 8 PM Tuesday, November 7 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 351 Vienna, GA 31092 or to Gideon's International, 780 Brown's Chapel Road, Unadilla, GA 31091.
Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna has charge of arrangements
Born in Jefferson County, Florida, she was the daughter of the late James Franklin Faircloth and Leola Cruce Faircloth. She was a graduate of Florida State University and taught school in Florida and Georgia for 36 years, specializing in special education. Gay was a member of First Baptist Church of Vienna, the Alathean Sunday School Class and had served as president of the Dooly County Teachers Association.
Survivors include:
Husband: Robert "Buddy Akins of Vienna
Sons: Stan Parker of Perry, FL
Terry Parker (Teresa) of Perry, FL
Robbie Akins (Kim) of Vidalia
Daughter: Amy Fore (Marty) of Vienna
Sister: Martha Faircloth of Perry, FL
Brothers: Jack Faircloth of Perry, FL
Donnie Faircloth of Perry, FL
Grandchildren: Sarah Parker, Chase Fore, Katie Parker, Brian Parker and Dean White
Her sister, Mary Jo O'Steen, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, November 8 in First Baptist Church of Vienna. Rev. Matt Stephens and Rev. Billy Forrest will officiate and burial will follow in Tippettville Cemetery.
The family will greet friends from 6 - 8 PM Tuesday, November 7 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 351 Vienna, GA 31092 or to Gideon's International, 780 Brown's Chapel Road, Unadilla, GA 31091.
Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna has charge of arrangements
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