Virginia Elizabeth Akers, 83 of South Charleston, died Sunday, October 15, 2000 at Valley Health Center, South Charleston after a long illness.
She was a retired buyer from G. C. Murphy, was baptized into the membership of the Briar Creek Baptist Church in 1930 and attended the Cathedral of Prayer Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Lee Akers.
She is survived by her: 1 Daughter: Christina DeBord of South Charleston, WV; 2 Brothers: Harold “Gene” Cantley of Spring Hill, WV; Robert “Bob” Cantley of Charleston, WV; 2 Sisters: Edith Eskew of South Charleston, WV; Mable Wilson of FL; 2 Grandsons: Steven Paul and Mark Gregory 4 Great Grandchildren: Bryan, Kateland, Brieana, and Annie.
Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Tommy Roberts and Bret Edwards officiating. Burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call on Tuesday, October 17, 2000 from 6 to 9 PM at the funeral home.