Leatress Joy Akers
1937-2016
Joy Akers, 78, of Ashland, Kentucky passed away February 15, 2016 at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.
Mrs. Akers was born March 3, 1937 in Magoffin County, Kentucky a daughter of the late John and Mary Puckett Bailey.
Joy loved her children and family unconditionally
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by
Her husband Eldid Akers
1 son Tommy Akers
1 brother Byron Jr. Bailey
3 sisters Offie Litteral
Rebecca Blevins
Virgie Marshall
She is survived by
6 Sons James Akers of Ashland
Danny and Jennie Akers of Wooster, Ohio
Joe and Thelma Akers of Ashland
Tony and Kathy Akers of Greenup, Kentucky
Richard and Charlotte Akers of Ashland
Terry and Lorie Akers of Ashland
2 daughters Brenda and Tad Johns of Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Tonya and Kenny Clark of Ashland, Kentucky
2 brothers Charles and Louise Bailey of Salyersville, Kentucky
Bill Bailey of Ashland, Kentucky
1 Sister Dora and Edgar McCarty of Florida
17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and a slew of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 pm February 18, 2016 at South Side Church of The Nazarene in Catlettsburg, Kentucky by Pastor Jim Webster. Burial will be in Caroline Cemetery in Raceland, Kentucky.
Visitation will be from 11:00 am until funeral time on Thursday.
Condolences may be made at www.reedfuneralhome.us
