Wanda Akers Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Wanda Lee Hall Akers of Jonancy, KY passed away peacefully at her daughter’s residence after a long illness. Wanda lived a fulfilling life with a servant’s heart caring for family and friends throughout her life. Wanda was 89 years, 6 months and 6 days of age. At the young age of 20, Wanda married the love of her life, Grant D. Akers. They were inseparable until he preceded her in death in 1996. Other than her spouse Wanda was preceded in death by her daughter Sheryl Kaye Akers Collins, as well as her parents Grover Cleveland Hall and Virchus Burke Hall. Deceased siblings include Arlin Hall, Adie Hall, Creighton Hall, Icie Hall, Granville Hall (surviving spouse Pauline), Walter Hall (Pauline), and Ivo Hall (Irene). Wanda leaves to mourn her loving and devoted daughter of Jonancy, Lou Ann Akers Bentley and a son-in-law who was more like a son Danny Herbert Bentley. Two grandchildren, Tara Bentley Burke (David) of Virgie, and Christopher H. Bentley (Lisa) of Rutledge, TN. Two great grandchildren, Chelsea Ann Burke Green (Joshua) of Pikeville, and Justin Noble Akers of Rutledge, TN. There is also a host of nieces and nephews that Wanda held Dear. Wanda had a very special friend who has been a constant in her life, Karen Hall. The family will always have a special place for Karen in their heart and will always be grateful for the care and friendship she gave. Wanda was a faithful member of the Grace Baptist Church of Shelbiana, KY and The Sisters of Faith Sunday school class up until she was no longer able to attend. The family is grateful and would like to recognize all of the wonderful care Wanda received from her home health and hospice teams as well as her private caregiver, Delesa Bray Johnson. Funeral services will be held 11:00AM Friday May 27, 2022 at the Hall and Jones Funeral Home with Josh Howell officiating. Burial will follow at the Joe Trivette Cemetery at Jonancy. Visitation will begin after 6:00PM Wednesday with a service starting at 7:00PM with Jody Thompson officiating and Thursday at 7:00PM with Josh Howell officiating.

Wanda Akers

November 17, 1932 - May 23, 2022

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