Nancy Lee Adkins

Nancy Lee Adkins, 83, of Centertown, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 28, 1936, in Sedalia, Missouri, a daughter of the late John T. and Blanch V. (Fowler) Corley. Nancy was united in marriage to the late Donald Adkins on March 18, 1955, in Macon, Missouri. Nancy was a 1954 graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia, Missouri and attended Columbia College. She was a homemaker and also worked part time as a realtor for Gratz Real Estate and Auctioneering. Nancy enjoyed water aerobics at the YMCA, bowling, painting, doing crafts and decorating cakes. She is survived by her children: Linda Jackson (Steve) of Jefferson City and Cindy Rudder (Paul) of Centertown; siblings: Bettie Burdick of Columbia, Ed Corley of Columbia and Joe Palmer (Shirley) of North Carolina; grandchildren: Jarad Roark (Vanessa), April Miller (Nick), Mary Ricks (Scott) Sara Osman (Bryce) and Kate Zumwalt (Tyler); seven great-grandchildren and many other family members and friends. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, in-laws, brother: John "Hop" Corley and grandson: Brad Roark. Private family services will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com.