Hilda Carol Pendley Akins, 93, of Tifton passed away Saturday July 22, 2023, at Cypress Pond Assisted Living in Tifton. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mrs. Akins at 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2023, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest. The Rev. Barol Bailey will officiate and a eulogy will be given by Deann Lewenthal. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 24, 2023, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals.
Mrs. Akins’ family members will serve as pallbearers.
Born February 15, 1930, in Tift County, Mrs. Akins was the daughter of the late Hilliard Samuel Pendley and Ida Vines Patrick Pendley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, B. G. “Billy” Akins and one sister, June Pendley. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ty Ty. She was co-owner of the Crafty Sun Shop in Chula. She enjoyed singing, painting and teaching painting classes.
Mrs. Akins is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Peggy Akins and George and Angela Akins, all of Tifton; three grandchildren and their spouses, Deann and John Lewenthal, Reece and Jill Akins and Rob and Heather Akins; and three great-grandchildren, Taylor Akins, Marley Akins and Audi Akins.