Frances Akin, 91, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. She was born in Springfield, IL on February 12, 1933 to the late Clayton and Evelyn Reliford Keltner.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Theron Akin; a son, Stephen D. Paul; and two siblings: Johnny Wayne Keltner and Dixie Lee Wright.

Mrs. Akin was a member of the Trinity Church and enjoyed crocheting, playing the piano and most of all babysitting many children that she considered her own grandchildren.

SURVIVORS:

1 grandson: Richard Edward Paul of Louisville, KY

2 step-grandchildren: Samantha Jones (Casey) and Justin Childress

2 step-great-grandchildren: Penelope and Willow Jones

Daughter-in-law: Wilma Jean Paul of Louisville, KY

Sister-in-law: Violet Keltner

Brother-in-law: Junior Brown (Marilyn)

Former daughter-in-law: Vickie Withers Thompson

3 nephews: Ro, Brad and Rick Keltner

Special caregivers: Cara Brown (Chad) & their daughters, Macy Shively and Ally Brown

Funeral Service: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Pescosolido officiating

Burial: Columbia Cemetery

Visitation: Wednesday from 11:00am-2:00pmCT at the funeral home

Pallbearers: Rod Keltner, Brad Keltner, Junior Brown, Chad Brown, Brad Brown, and Jeralyn Spires

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.