Ruby Olivia Akerson's Obituary
Ruby Olivia Akerson passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 3:40 AM at her daughter’s home.
Beloved mother of Donna Akerson and Heart S. Akerson. Grandmother of Cass McNeely, Becky McNeely, Debbie Schmelling, Erin Grody, Mahira Silver, Alizah Silver, Eden Spring Akerson, Zandra Wolf Akerson, Forest Bear Akerson, Silke Grasshopper Akerson, Orion Orca Akerson, Teal Oceans Akerson, Rom Kanga Akerson, Stream Falcon Nyo Akerson and the late Shade Bamboo Akerson. Also survived by 18 great-grandchildren.
Age 87 years. A native of Bowie, TX, a former longtime resident of Covington, LA and a resident of Mandeville, LA for the past 2 years.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial service at her daughter’s home 1200 Monroe St.(corner of Colbert St), Mandeville, LA on Sunday, October 25, 2009 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to the Sierra Club.
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