Lydia Mae Adkins' Obituary
Lydia Mae Adkins, 84, of Westlake, passed away May 10, 2019.
Beloved mother of Iva (Donald) Skiles; loving grandmother of Amanda (Peter) Fourlaris, Jessica Skiles, and Molly Skiles; cherished great grandmother of Joshua Bastock and David Kasik; dearest sister of Cletis (Bee) Messinger, Clayton (Kate) Messinger, Mayme Nelson, and Velva Sias; and her loving extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Woodrow Adkins; parents Roscoe and Myrtie (Arnold) Messinger; siblings Cloves Messinger, Nellie Brown, and Gay Sias; and longtime companion David P. Spears.
Lydia was very sweet, but also feisty and independent. She had a great sense of humor. Lydia was a great down-home cook. She enjoyed bingo, poker, and puzzles. Lydia cherished spending time with her beloved family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 13, 2019 from 11 AM-1 PM at the Sunset Chapel, 6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070, where her funeral service will immediately follow at 1 PM. A graveside service will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 6265 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lydia’s name to the American Lung Association of Ohio, 6100 Rockside Woods Boulevard N., #260, Independence, OH 44131-2340. dostalbokas.com
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