J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Adkins, Shirley R.

Sunday, November 05, 2006

Shirley Riddle Adkins, age 71, of Carson, VA., died on November 5, 2006. She was born in Dinwiddie, VA, the daughter of the late Willie P. and Omega Parsons Riddle. Mrs. Adkins was a life-long member of Tabernacle Methodist Church in Carson. Her family and friends were a big part of her life, and meant a great deal to her. She is survived by a husband of 53 years, Percy B. Adkins; four children, Diane A. Williams and husband Ted, James B. Adkins and wife Wanda, Deborah A. Roddenberry and husband Danny, and Mark Adkins, all of Carson; four grandchildren, Danielle Randolph and husband Jim, Jessica and Amanda Adkins, and Travis Adkins. The family will receive friends at the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Petersburg, VA on Tuesday, November 7, 2006 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will follow there on Wednesday, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place in Tabernacle Methodist Church Cemetery, Carson, VA. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to Tabernacle Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, Attn: Diane Williams, 18918 Malones Rd., Carson, VA 23830. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Percy, how fondly I remember the first year I knew you and Shirley when you were a junior at Dinwiddie High School and I was a new, wet-behind-the-ears teacher. Seeing you both together again at a recent school reunion helped me to understand how blessed you both have been to have lived and raised your family together over some fifty years in your home community. Bill and I were so distressed to learn only yesterday of your and your family's great loss, and we want you to know of our love and caring. Sincerely,
Bill and Mary Holloway

Posted by: Mary Holloway at November 10, 2006 02:24 PM

I am so sorry for your loss and want all of the
family to know that knowing Shirley over the years
was a blessing to me.
She was such a caring and loving
person with a gentle spirit and she has passed that on to her children and grandchildren and all
who knew her. She touched so many lives in a special way. God bless you all!

Posted by: Demsie Wells at November 8, 2006 07:38 PM

My heart goes out to all of you....Shirley was the epitome of the beautiful, strong, southern matriarch! I adored her in the VERY short time I was priviledged to know her. Such a wonderful earthly angel, and I will always carry what I learned from her with me. Thank you for sharing her with Kevin and I. You will all be in our prayers, as always.
Diane Boswell

Posted by: Diane Boswell at November 7, 2006 08:56 PM

Our Sympathy to all of the family. May you all find comfort in knowing that she lived her life and enjoyed good health for many years. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with the family at this time. May the Lord help you find Peace in knowing she is now in his house!

Posted by: Wayne & Bobbie Balch at November 7, 2006 04:24 PM

Percy and Family,

So sorry to hear about the passing of your wife. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. I know what you are going through as you probably remember when my father (James Seay) passed away 10 years ago. I still think about him all the time. Please take care.

Cathy Seay Bowman and Bruce

Posted by: Cathy Seay Bowman at November 7, 2006 03:11 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of great loss. We loved Shirley so much and were so thankful for all the love and support she showed Nanny and Pa (Ruth and Chestley Cowling) while they were still alive. Shirley was so fortunate to have health and the adventure of travel up until the end of her physical life. I can see her riding that train in heaven! She was always so full of adventure. Our love to you! Michelle and CT

Posted by: C T Cowling Jr and Michelle Lauter at November 7, 2006 02:49 PM

Shirley will be greatly missed by all who knew her.She lived her faith in Christ daily for all to see .Her faithfulness to her God and her church will always be remembered by those of us that knew her.Her loving and kind spirit will forever be in our thoughts.
We will always remember her willingness to visit the sick .
Please except our deepest sympathy

Posted by: Nellie A.Collins at November 6, 2006 09:01 PM

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Shirley's gentle spirit and kindness to me and all my family when I was growing up in Carson will always be remembered. I pray that you will find strength and comfort as you mourn her loss. Please know that all of her family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Franklin C. Chappell

Posted by: Franklin Chappell at November 6, 2006 11:48 AM