Esther May Adkins

Duck – Esther May Adkins, 99, of Duck, entered into rest Friday, August 26, 2016.
Born March 22, 1917 in Enoch, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Krantz) Kyle. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John Everett Adkins; son, Donnie Adkins; sister, Ruth Russell; brothers, John Kyle and Ted Kyle.
She enjoyed flowers, walking, church and her friends.
Esther is survived by her daughters, Patsy Workman of Ocean City, MD, and Judy (Walter) Shafer of Birch River; sons, Jimmy (Melissa) Adkins of Duck, Chilton “Buzzy” (Linda) Adkins of Travelers Rest, S.C., and Albert (Jan) Adkins of Vermillion, OH; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 29, 2016, at Walnut Grove Church, with Ministers Wilma and Don Dobbins officiating. Burial was in Adkins Cemetery, Dog Run.
Visitation with the family was held 5-7 p.m. Sunday, August 28, 2016, at the church.
In-lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Walnut Grove Church.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Adkins family.