Vella Akers Obituary
The passing of Vella Akers in Franklin, Indiana, born in Nashville, Indiana leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 23, 2025 at the age of 87. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Vella Akers or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband Gentry Akers; her former husband Oscar Emo Key; her parents, William Gratton Kennedy and Bea Deckard Kennedy; her grandchildren, Bradley Scott Key, Chad Curtis Loveday and Shelby Autumn Scanlon; and her siblings, Melville Clyde Kennedy (Martha), William Grant Kennedy (Evelyn), George Leston Kennedy, James Robert Kennedy, Harold Lee Kennedy, Jean Katrine Miller (Ray), Martha Mae Nilson (Bill) and Mary Kennedy.
She is survived by: her son Joseph Key (Tilina); her grandsons, Roger Akers, David Akers (Gerald) and Doug Akers (Kathy); her daughters, Melinda Akers and Lisa Crabtree (Wayne); her sister Ester Percifield; her grandchildren, David Thomas Key, Theresa Ann Devine, Amber Kay Von Leue (Kenneth), Joseph Eugene Key II (Kimberly), Ashley Rae Morris, Audrey Michelle Key (Kyle), Dalton Pierce Vaquer (Mya), Lori Lee Kean (Silvestre), Doug Edward Loveday, Eric Washington (Marvyale), Brittany Leigh Harmeyer, Sydney Nicole Harrison (Lukas), Matthew Crabtree (Bria), Mallory Crabtree, Michelle Akers, Ryan Akers and Amy Lowrance; and her great grandchildren, Madilyne Summer Devine, Zaiyer Thomas Key, Trinity Reign Francis, Freya IsabelleRose Minguez, Athena Elaine Minguez, Elias Zayne Vaquer, Shyla Ashlynn Von Leue, Kenna Rain Von Leue, Devlin Conner Von Leue, Courtney Bailey Wilson, Caeori Vella Key, Bryson Lee Pope, Ian Patrick Pope, Avah Mae Morris, Logan David Kean, Alex Lee Kean-Vargas, Layla Marke Luna, Jaxson Joseph Loveday, Eric Jr., SynClaire Washington, Mason, Myra, Maddox Crabtree, Jack and Sophie Lowrance. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
