Betty Akers Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Betty J. Akers, 73, of Pliny, passed away Wednesday, November 10, at the Teays Valley Center in Hurricane. Betty loved listening to WQBE Radio Station, where she won several tickets to see her favorite country singer, Alan Jackson. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Ward ?Junior? Akers, and her sister Sylvia Edwards. She is survived by her sons, Steve Akers, and Dallas and Lisa Akers, all of Pliny; her grandson, Michael Hawk and his fiancé Melissa Miller of Apple Grove; her granddaughter, Amanda Akers and her fiancé Joshua Smith of Ashton; two great granddaughters, Lexey Renee and Skyla Jayden Hawk; and several nieces, nephews, family members, and many friends who will miss her dearly. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, at Mount Union United Methodist Church, Pliny, with Rev. Gary Hale officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Union United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 Friday evening at Chapman Funeral Home, 3624 Winfield Road, Winfield, and also one hour prior to the service at the church. The family would also like to express their thanks and gratitude to Dr. Holmes, the staff, nurses, and aides at the Teays Valley Center for all their care and love they showed Betty while she was there. Each and every one of you will hold a special place in all our hearts.