Martha Ann Adkins, 86 passed away on January 12, 2023, surrounded by her family.
She was born September 5, 1936, in Rutherford County. She was the daughter of Samuel and Ella Shipp. She graduated from Clarksville High School in 1955. She worked as a dental assistant for over 25 years in Gallatin, TN. Martha was an active member of the Madison Street United Methodist Church and the Clarksville Garden club. She was an avid golfer and shopper. She was fondly known as Gaga by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and to anyone who knew her. She loved her family and entertaining on the holidays.
She is preceded in death by her husband William L. Adkins and her son Lonnie Ray Weems Jr.
She is survived by her sister, Linda O’Hara, and son, Samuel Weems and daughter-in-law Anne Weems. She was a loving aunt to Julie O’Hara and grandmother to Sara Denson and Samantha Milliken. She was also a great-grandmother to Kerri Ann, David, John, Finn, and June. She will be missed dearly by everyone who knew her.
Visitation will be held at Madison Street United Methodist Church (319 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040) on January 19 from 4-7 p.m. and January 20 from 12-2 p.m. The service will be held at 2 p.m. following the visitation on January 20.
In lieu of flowers, send donations to St. Jude’s Hospital (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105) or the Shriner’s Hospital (PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394).