Irene C. Adkins, age 96, of Clarksville, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at her residence.
Irene was born April 30, 1920, in Montgomery County, TN, to the late Alex Crotzer and Alma Johnson Crotzer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth G. Adkins; and brothers, Mac Crotzer and Horace Crotzer.
Graveside service will be held Saturday, September 3, at 1:00 PM, at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Michael Guertin officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, September 3, from 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM, at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home.
Mrs. Adkins is survived by her two daughters, Jo Shelby and Ann Adkins, both of Clarksville; and granddaughter, Ashley (James) Studor of San Diego, CA.
Pallbearers will be Riley Darnell, Billy Beck, Thom Rutledge, Dean Matthews, and Steve Kimmel. Honorary pallbearer is James C. Studor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the F.U.E.L. Program at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church; the Cemetery Fund, c/o Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church (1331 Bud Road, Clarksville, TN 37042); or to a charity of choice.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to everyone at AseraCare Hospice, for their exceptional care of Irene during her final days, especially Marie, Mandy, Dawn, and Kelly.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.