Verdene Akers Obituary (1916 - 2010)

Verdene Akers, 93, of Evansville, Indiana, formerly of Taylorville, IL died at 5:00 pm Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Bethel Manor Nursing Home, Evansville. She was born September 29, 1916 in Owaneco, IL the daughter of Joseph and Minnie Law Cook. On November 19, 1941 she married Harold G. Akers in St. Charles, MO and he preceded her in death on December 30, 1985. Mrs. Akers was a homemaker, member of the First United Methodist Church in Taylorville and the United Methodist Women. Surviving are her son: David Akers and wife Georgeann of Evansville, IN; Grandchildren: Cheri Stratman and husband Joseph of Evansville, IN, Lauri Egli and husband Craig of Cythiana, IN, and Rachel Akers of Cincinnati, OH. Great Grandchildren: Sean Egli, Kane Stratman, and Anna Stratman. There are several nieces and nephews also surviving. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, John Cook and 2 sisters: Dorothy Crites and Berneice Griffiths. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 pm Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Morrisonville Cemetery with Pastor Charlie Sward officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville.