Alma Louise Akins

Alma Louise Akins, age 103, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026. She was born on February 24, 1923, to the late George and Viola Bozeman.

Alma lived a remarkable life of faith, service, and devotion to her family and to the Lord. She attended the Church of God Bible Training School, which would later become Lee University. She also worked for the Church of God Publishing House and General Offices.

For more than 70 years, Alma faithfully served in ministry alongside her beloved husband, Merrill Akins. Together, they devoted much of their lives to serving others and sharing their faith. Alma also had a love for music and sang in the North Cleveland Church of God Choir during the 1970s. Her life was marked by a steadfast commitment to her faith, her church, and the generations of family she loved so dearly.

In addition to her parents, Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Merrill Akins; her children, Michael Akins and Brenda Akins; grandson, Johnny Errington; brothers, George Bozeman and Jimmy Bozeman; and son-in-law, Charlie McKenzie.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Marsha McKenzie; daughter-in-law, L. "Sis" Akins; sister, Bea Akins Johnson; grandchildren, Steve Murray (Melanie), Evan Akins (Julie), Missy Akins, and Tonya Akins Errington; along with many beloved great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, extended family members, and friends.

Alma leaves behind a tremendous legacy of faith and family that spans generations. The many lives touched through her years of ministry and service stand as a testament to a life faithfully lived.

In accordance with Alma's wishes, services will be private. She will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Akins family with these arrangements.