Phyllis Jean Akin Obituary
The world bids farewell to Phyllis Jean Akin of Columbia, Kentucky, departing on March 25, 2025 at the age of 81. Phyllis leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Phyllis Jean Akin to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Vasco Coomer and Pearl Gibson Coomer; her husband Rev. Bill Dickey Akin; her daughter Dinah Smith; and her siblings, Opal Coffey, Louise Allen, Elwood Coomer, Dale Coomer, Earl Coomer, Donald Coomer and Maurice Coomer.
She is survived by: her children, Karren Loy (Howard) of Columbia, KY and Bill Dickey Akin, Jr. (Angie) of Burkesville, KY; her stepson Larry Akin (Rhonda) of Decatuir, AL; her son-in-law David Smith of Campbellsville, KY; her siblings, Cleda Coleman (George) of Tennessee, Ronald Coomer of Russell Springs, KY, Karen Lissak (Bob) of Illinois and Betty Melson of Columbia, KY; and her sisters-in-law, Dorothy Coomer of Columbia, KY, Lillie Coomer of Columbia, KY and Dawn Coomer of Columbia, KY. She is also survived by fifteen grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.