Erma Akins Obituary
The world bids farewell to Erma Akins in Saint Louis, Missouri, departing on January 28, 2025 at the age of 72. Erma 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 Erma Akins to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hattie Mae Key and Charlie "Bill" Williams; her husband Claude Akins; her children, John A. Key and Tonja Key-Spencer; and her siblings, George Houston, Charles Key, Tommy Williams and Selma Williams.
She is survived by: her grandchildren, Latrell and Lydia Spencer of Nashville, TN; her siblings, Eddie Key (Diane) of Oxford, MS, Jessie Williams (Brenda) of Oxford, MS, Jesse Houston of Jackson, MS, James Williams of Sacramento, CA, Floyd Williams (Shirley) of Manassas, VA, Alvin Williams of Norfork, VA, Mattie Brassell of Abbeville, MS, Willie Jean Peeler of St. Louis Mo, Ora L. Patten of Oxford, MS and Annie Stewart of Oxford, MS; and her friend Ella Goolsby. She is also survived by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, including close cousin.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 6th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the L. Hodges Funeral Service (721 Damascus Rd, Oxford, MS 38655).
