Louise Emelia Akers

August 27, 1926 - January 21, 2020

Louise Emelia (Collins) Akers, 93, of Alliance, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 11:54 am at her home in Alliance. Born on August 27, 1926 in Wayland, Kentucky to Samuel and Rena Mae (Fox) Collins, she lived in Alliance for most of her life. Louise was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Louise was employed at Roker Nursing Home and Roselawn Terrace as a Dietary Supervisor, retiring after 22 years and 7 years of service respectively. Louise enjoyed bowling, gardening, canning, cooking, baking, and especially spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Louise's family would like to thank Ohio Living Hospice Team, especially Geri Burt and Kelly Yeager for their kindness and loving care. Survivors include four sons, Kenneth E. (Mary) Akers of Beloit, Donald L. Akers of Warren, Roger M. Akers of Alliance and Harold (Sue) Akers Jr. of Louisville; five daughters, Debra K. (Kenny) Deonarine of Alliance, Annette L. (Bob) Soehnlen of Navarre, Shelle M. (Arnold) Huff of Canton, Theresa (David) Bee of Levittesburg, and Brenda S. (Ryan) Schlabach of Canton; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband, Harold Akers; her sister, Mina Bixler; two brothers, Samuel Ray Collins and Durell Collins; father, Samuel Collins; mother, Rena Mae Collins-Koch; grandson, Roger Michael Akers; daughter-in-law, Barb Akers. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 27, 2020 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home. Her Funeral Service will begin at 12:00 pm with Rev. James White officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Highland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions are suggested to Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice, 83 N Miller Rd #101, Fairlawn, OH 44333. You are invited to view Louise's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.