Shirley Sue Adkins (nee: Johnston), 77 years of age, and a resident of South Amherst, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021, at her home following a brief illness.
Shirley was born December 7, 1943, in Accoville, West Virginia where she was raised before moving to South Amherst in 1970.
Shirley was a former member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife and mother and loved her role as a homemaker. She enjoyed babysitting for both family and friends. In her spare time she enjoyed keeping in shape by swimming.
Survivors include her children Patricia (Jim) Taddeo of Amherst; Keith (Julie) Adkins of Amherst; eleven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and her sisters Ida (Don) Spears of South Amherst; Mary Adkins, Brenda Bragg, Linda Spencer; and Betty Jo Bailey all of West Virginia; her daughter in law Sherry Adkins of Mt. Washington, Ky, and her sister in law Betty Lou Johnston of West Virginia.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-eight years, Thomas Richard Adkins in February of 2021; her son Gary Adkins in 2009; an infant son in 1963; and her parents Edgar and Lora Johnston (nee: Hutchinson).
Friends may call Tuesday, November 30, 2021, from 5-8 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Scott Mitchell, will officiate. Rebroadcasting of services will be available at www.hempelfuneralhome.com . Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, South Amherst. .
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Mercy New Life Hospice Residence Center, 3500 Kolbe Rd., Lorain OH 44053.
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