Nelldean Akers, 81, of Piggott, died Friday, June 23, 2006, at her home.

She was born Dec. 21, 1924, in Datto, to the late Randall and Ora Henderson Smith and was married Nov. 1, 1941, in Kennett, Mo., to Pleas "P.H." Henderson Akers, who preceded her in death April 5, 2004.

Mrs. Akers worked as a sales clerk for Hamra's Department Stores and was a checker for several grocery stores in Kennett. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Piggott and of the VFW and DAV Ladies Auxiliaries in Kennett.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Robert Akers, and one grandson, Scot Akers.

She is survived by three sons, Johnny Akers and wife, Karen, of San Bernardino, Calif., David Akers and wife, Becky, of Phoenix and Michael Akers and wife, Jacy, of Paragould; two daughters, Marilyn Low and husband, Myron, of Piggott and Brenda Dicus and husband, James, of Kennett; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Akers of Memphis; one brother, Glenn Smith of Phoenix, 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Piggott with Rev. Kim Bridges and Rev. Kevin Murray officiating. Burial followed in Oak Ridge Cemetery at Kennett.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).