Dorothy Akers

Dorothy Joanne Akers, age 76, of West Alexandria, went home to be with the Lord on Monday afternoon, June 13, 2011 following a lengthy illness. Born September 24, 1934, she was a daughter to the late Rev. James Edward and Eva Mae (Goddard) Carrier. She retired from General Motors' Frigidaire Division after 27 years of service; and had been an avid bowler competing in Women's Leagues in Trotwood, Dayton and Eaton. Joanne was a longtime, devoted member of the Full Gospel Temple of Eaton. She is survived by her husband of 57 years Charles E. Akers, whom she married May 21, 1954: sisters Edith Deeter of New Lebanon, OH and Arlene Harshman of Centerville, OH: and a host of other family and many, many friends. Funeral services will begin 11:00 AM Friday, June 17, 2011 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US Rt. 35 - West Alexandria. Pastors Kenneth Harbaum, Raymond Rothwell and nephew Kenneth Akers will officiate. Friends may call on the family from 5:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton or the Full Gospel Temple. Online guestbook and condolences at www.rlcfc.com. Interment Fairview Cemetery, West Alexandria. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Dorothy Akers please visit our Sympathy Store.