Gladys Adkins

James Gladys Adkins, age 90 of Owenton, passed away Monday, December 9, 2013 at the UK Chandler Medical Center in Lexington. Born September 7, 1923, in the Fortner Ridge community of Owen County, she was the daughter of the late James and Bessie Stafford O'Banion and the widow of George Adkins. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Woodrow O'Banion and Beuna Kinmon. James Gladys was a homemaker, kept children for many years and was a member of Mussel Shoals Baptist Church. Surviving are her sons, Jerry (Patsy) Adkins, Larry (Phillis) Adkins and Dale (Linda) Adkins; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. McDonald & New Funeral Homes are in charge of arrangements. Family will receive friends at the Main Street location on Wednesday, December 11th from 4-8pm. Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Thursday with Bro. Larry Adkins and Bro. Dale Adkins presiding. Burial will be in the Mussel Shoals Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon's, Hospice of the Bluegrass or Mussel Shoals Baptist Church.