Eula Mae Akens, age 69, of Farner, TN passed away Friday, April 27, 2012. Eula Mae was a native of the Copper Basin area and was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church where she attended. She was retired from Copper Basin Medical Center where she worked in Housekeeping. She enjoyed her grandchildren and camping. She was preceded in death by parents, Amos and Onibee Farner Ledford; brothers, Ulysses and Truman Ledford. She is survived by children, Billy Joe (Sonya) Akins of Turtletown, TN, Charles Ray (Marjorie) Akens of Delano, TN, Darlene Akens of Farner, TN; brother, David Ledford of Farner, TN; sisters, Barbara Ann Roberson of Murphy, NC, Iva Dell Martin of Old Fort, TN, Meritta Trentham of Farner, TN; grandchildren, Scott Trammell, Nakema Smith, Donna Allmon, Raymond Akens and April Collins; nine great-grandchildren.Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 30th at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins of Copperhill Chapel with Rev. Eddie Trentham and Rev. Raymond Akens officiating. Music was by Praising Grace, Tammy Jones, Jenny Maxwell, great granddaughters, Abbygail and Gracie Smith. Pallbearers were Tim Ledford, Shawn Ledford, Scott Martin, Ricky Martin, Mike Moats, Jimmy Trentham, Ronnie Roberson, Donnie Roberson and Travis Roberson. Interment followed in the Shoal Creek cemetery. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill was in charge of the arrangements.
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