Olivia was born October 11, 1928, in Springfield, the daughter of the late Elmer and Opal Hart. In addition to her parents, Olivia is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Leonard Akers, her maternal and paternal grandparents, and her sister, Alberta Kemp.
Mrs. Akers graduated from Petersburg High School in 1947 and spent her entire work history at St. John's Hospital, retiring as a surgical technician, after 58 years of service. Mrs. Akers was a devote Catholic who attended St. Patrick's Church, where she was diligent and faithful until her death.
She is survived by two sons, Gregory B. (Dr. Juanita S.) Akers of Springfield and Chauncey (Nancy) Akers of Shorewood, MN; one daughter, Serene Akers of Springfield; eight grandchildren, Gregory, Adrian, Jarvis, Justin, Jesslyn, Charles, Antwain and Carter; several great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Geneva Work; and several nieces and nephews.
Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Olivia was born October 11, 1928, in Springfield, the daughter of the late Elmer and Opal Hart. In addition to her parents, Olivia is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Leonard Akers, her maternal and paternal grandparents, and her sister, Alberta Kemp.
Mrs. Akers graduated from Petersburg High School in 1947 and spent her entire work history at St. John's Hospital, retiring as a surgical technician, after 58 years of service. Mrs. Akers was a devote Catholic who attended St. Patrick's Church, where she was diligent and faithful until her death.
She is survived by two sons, Gregory B. (Dr. Juanita S.) Akers of Springfield and Chauncey (Nancy) Akers of Shorewood, MN; one daughter, Serene Akers of Springfield; eight grandchildren, Gregory, Adrian, Jarvis, Justin, Jesslyn, Charles, Antwain and Carter; several great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Geneva Work; and several nieces and nephews.
Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
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