May 21, 1934 - January 30, 2025
Mrs. Emma Loretta Smith Akins, age 90, died on Thursday, January 30th at Southern Manor. The Screven county native moved to Bulloch County and was a 1952 graduate of Stilson High School. She was married on February 14, 1953 to Brooks Akins. Mrs. Loretta was a hard working homemaker, talented in so many ways, she loved her home, her children and her church. She was a member of Upper Black Creek Primitive Baptist Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons Kip Akins and Jeff Akins and a son-in-law Gibson Waters.
Surviving are a daughter Gwen Waters of Augusta, GA and a son Dennis Akins of Brooklet, GA; five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; a sister-in-law Cheryl Swint; cousins Larry Cribbs and Richie Cribbs also survive. The family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude for the excellent care that was provided by Southern Manor Retirement Inn.
A visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Upper Black Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, followed by a graveside service at 3:00 p.m. with Elder Mike Newman officiating.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Upper Black Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2925 Mud Rd. Brooklet, GA 30415.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com.
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of Statesboro is in charge of the arrangements.
