- Date Of Birth: December 13, 1933
- Date Of Death: January 1, 2021
- State: Alabama
Mrs. Maye Lamb Akins, age 87, of Lanett, Alabama passed away on January 1st, 2021 at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, Alabama.
Mrs. Akins was born on December 13th, 1933 to the late Eunice Hill Adams and Walker Adams.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Loyd Akins and Billy Lamb; sons, Mark Lamb, Randall Akins; daughter, Brenda Sue Lamb; sister, Era Massey; brothers, James, and Ray Adams; son-in-law, Dwight Walters.
Mrs. Akins attended the Community Baptist Church in Lafayette, Alabama and enjoyed going to any gospel singings.
She worked for West Point Pepperell Industries for over 40 years as a winder hand. After her retirement, she enjoyed going to the flea markets, gardening, camping, fishing, and anything to do with the outdoors. She loved growing and enjoying her watermelons in the summer. She enjoyed watching and feeding her birds, especially the red cardinals.
She is survived by her daughters, Debra Sue Walters, Montgomery; Denise (Johnny) Maddox, Dothan; son, Ed (Denise) Lamb, Lafayette; sisters, Loette Siggers, Waverly, Effie Berry, Opelika, Faye (O’Dell) Chancy, Opelika; brother, Carron (Bobbie) Adams, Lafayette; eight grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; special friends, Helen Tittle, Dewey and Becky Whitehead.
